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HF52 PWO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,790 mi
Last recorded19,790 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 PWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,663 miles

Slight engine oil weap

Slight weap from offside front swivel

Small crack in font number plate

Fail 10 Feb 2016 19,663 miles

Slight engine oil weap

Slight weap from offside front swivel

Small crack in font number plate

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,763 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,518 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 10,513 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,120 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,661 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 PWO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PWO, 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 HF52 PWO registered?

HF52 PWO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is HF52 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 PWO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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