MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
click from rear of vehicle on changing direction forward to reverse?
parking brake warning light "flickers". parking brake lever seems a bit loose at bottom of travel?
click from rear of vehicle on changing direction forward to reverse?
parking brake warning light "flickers". parking brake lever seems a bit loose at bottom of travel?
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)
fails 1st smoke test
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front seat belt webbings are marked
nearside rear tire outer sidewall scuffed
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
both front seat belt webbings are marked
nearside rear tire outer sidewall scuffed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HF52 ZVH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 ZVH, 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 ZVH?
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What year was HF52 ZVH registered?
HF52 ZVH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.
Is HF52 ZVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF52 ZVH shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HF52 ZVH have outstanding finance?
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