LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2002)

Diesel • Black • 214,289 miles

CarHunch Score 15

Below most 2002 Land Rover Defenders

The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 2002 Land Rover Defenders in our database.

A score of 15 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 15% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.

The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).

Based on 6,041 similar vehicles.

Complete MOT History

Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history

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MOT History for YC52BVL

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (2002) - 2,495cc Diesel

Found 24 MOT records for YC52BVL

Test History

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Safety-Critical Failures in History

Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion). This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.

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What the MOT history reveals

Recurring patterns identified across 24 tests. Enable JavaScript for AI-powered insights.

📋 MOT History

07 Apr 2025 PASSED

Mileage: 214,289 MI

MOT valid until: 06 Apr 2026

07 Apr 2025 FAILED

Mileage: 214,289 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Headlamp aim too high ( (a))

05 Apr 2024 PASSED

Mileage: 210,325 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( (c) (i))

MOT valid until: 04 Apr 2025

27 Mar 2024 FAILED

Mileage: 210,325 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black and blue smoke (.2 (c)) 🔴 DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ( (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis x 2 ( (c) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( (c) (i))

28 Feb 2023 PASSED

Mileage: 207,055 MI

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2024

07 Mar 2022 PASSED

Mileage: 203,261 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Farrell ( (c))

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2023

17 Feb 2021 PASSED

Mileage: 197,981 MI

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2022

16 Feb 2021 FAILED

Mileage: 197,963 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Service brake efficiency below requirements ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( (a) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

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

28 Feb 2020 PASSED

Mileage: 185,926 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2021

17 Feb 2020 FAILED

Mileage: 185,915 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ( (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember ( (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember ( (c) (i))

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))

15 Mar 2019 PASSED

Mileage: 176,759 MI

🟡 Advisories:

the rear chassis on both sides is corroding slightly.

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2020

02 Mar 2018 PASSED

Mileage: 166,861 MI

🟡 Advisories:

n/s and o/s rear chassie corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corrded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie to spring cup (2.4.A.3)
oil leak

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2019

28 Feb 2018 FAILED

Mileage: 166,861 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) from flexi to caliper (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

🟡 Advisories:

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ()
n/s and o/s rear chassie corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie to spring cup (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
exhaust corrded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ()

27 Feb 2017 PASSED

Mileage: 157,461 MI

🟡 Advisories:

rear diff pin oil seal leaking
rear universal joint on rear probshaft worn

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2018

08 Mar 2016 PASSED

Mileage: 146,270 MI

🟡 Advisories:

Centre Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt ()
o/s/f swiel joint leaking/damp

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2017

10 Mar 2015 PASSED

Mileage: 133,099 MI

Notes:

around steering box damp
exhaust corroeded
around front axle coverd with oil
all four coil springs corroeded

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2016

15 Mar 2014 PASSED

Mileage: 119,917 MI

MOT valid until: 14 Mar 2015

17 Oct 2012 PASSED

Mileage: 118,455 MI

MOT valid until: 16 Oct 2013

03 Oct 2011 PASSED

Mileage: 108,916 MI

MOT valid until: 02 Oct 2012

15 Oct 2009 PASSED

Mileage: 88,941 MI

🟡 Advisories:

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

Notes:

propshaft uj worn

MOT valid until: 14 Oct 2010

30 Sep 2009 FAILED

Mileage: 88,940 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ()
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ()

Notes:

Rear propshaft uj coupling slight play.
offside front tyre slight perishing to side wall.
nearside rear tyre on legal limit and small cuts in the tread not down to the cords.
offside rear tyre has slight signs of perishing to side wall and tread.

30 Sep 2008 PASSED

Mileage: 77,032 MI

MOT valid until: 29 Sep 2009

30 Sep 2008 FAILED

Mileage: 77,032 MI

🔴 Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):