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HF52 FXR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

183,442 mi
Last recorded183,442 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 183,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 178,506 miles

both front hub seals weeping

Both side Front Wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 175,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals weeping

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2022 171,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hubseals weeping grease

Fail 21 Oct 2020 165,902 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hubseals weeping grease

Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 159,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,913 miles

both front seat belts webbing slightly damaged by door catches

Pass 23 Aug 2016 157,935 miles

stone chips in offside windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2014 150,964 miles

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 146,228 miles

front number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 141,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

spare tyre low in tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,823 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate in poor condition, advise replacing

spare tyre low in tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2011 136,892 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,613 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly stained.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,421 miles

nearside front seat belt webbing snagged.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,291 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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HF52 FXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HF52 FXR, 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

How do I check the history of HF52 FXR?

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What year was HF52 FXR registered?

HF52 FXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is HF52 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 FXR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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