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HF52 ZVH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

145,256 mi
Last recorded145,256 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 ZVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 72,818 miles

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?

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,818 miles

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?

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,308 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)

fails 1st smoke test

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,190 miles

both front seat belt webbings are marked

nearside rear tire outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,305 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 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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