MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
various oil leaks
Nearside Front swivel slightly leaking
various other oil leaks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various oil leaks
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
various oil leaks
both front swivels slightly leaks
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front bumper bar excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front bumper bar excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flex (1.1.11 (c))
Engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear differential oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear prop rear uj has slight play
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP52 NEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP52 NEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FP52 NEO registered?
FP52 NEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2002.
Is FP52 NEO safe to buy?
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