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AM52 BXC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,577 miles

Coolant below minimum

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody treated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,381 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,709 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tractor seals weep off fluid

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,709 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front both tractor seals weep off fluid

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,864 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,732 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,115 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,039 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,797 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking LEAK AROUND THE TOP OF THE GEARBOX AREA. (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,646 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Oil leak

nearside front hub swivel seal slight seepage of grease.slight wear in both sides rear upper shock absorber bushes.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front swivel housing oil seal leaking.oil leak.slight corrosion throughout exhaust/hangers corroding.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in osf anti roll bar link.slight play in osr anti roll bar link.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,673 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,588 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear o/s/f steering damper bush

Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,976 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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AM52 BXC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AM52 BXC, 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

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What year was AM52 BXC registered?

AM52 BXC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AM52 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BXC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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