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FP52 YXV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,323 mi
Last recorded60,323 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 YXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 60,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,315 miles

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

offside front mud flap split

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

both side steps corroding & holed

offside front seat belt damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,989 miles

both side step bars corroded & holed

noted oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front seat belts slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,733 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,467 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 YXV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP52 YXV registered?

FP52 YXV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is FP52 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 YXV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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