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OW52 KDJ

2002 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,434 mi
Last recorded51,434 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Daimler V854,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KDJ
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 51,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

corrosion to all underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside sill and both floor to sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,977 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

floor to sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,633 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess inner and outer cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,591 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread and close to limits.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,272 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No seat belts fitted to centre seats

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,376 miles

Oil leak

no belts fitted to cen tre seats

water pipes loose un der centre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,655 miles

Centre row seats have no belts fitted.

Heater pipes loose under vehicle.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,346 miles

no seat belts fitted to centre row seats

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,077 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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OW52 KDJ is a 2002 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW52 KDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 24 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OW52 KDJ is a 2002 Daimler V8, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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