2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN52 FNO
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/09/2002. Recorded mileage 109,451 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2495cc
SN52 FNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2023
- 109,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SN52 FNO Mileage History
- 20/09/2021108,059 mi
- 23/09/2021108,062 mi+3 mi
- 29/09/2022108,737 mi+675 mi
- 27/09/2023109,432 mi+695 mi
- 02/10/2023109,451 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN52 FNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (SN52 FNO) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chass”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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