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FP52 RNY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,367 mi
Last recorded31,367 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 RNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,367 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Condition of front number plate

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush washer mis-aligned

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Park brake travel

Play in offside front steering damper bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 31,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Condition of front number plate

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush washer mis-aligned

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside number plate lamp dirty

Park brake travel

Play in offside steering dampner bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,155 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,592 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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FP52 RNY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

FP52 RNY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is FP52 RNY safe to buy?

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