2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN52 FMM
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 107,122 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN52 FMM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2024
- 107,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN52 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (SN52 FMM) between September 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged onto brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))”.
SN52 FMM Mileage History
- 07/09/2021103,853 mi
- 02/12/2022104,565 mi+712 mi
- 09/12/2022104,567 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/2024107,122 mi+2,555 mi
Average of roughly 1,168 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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