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AT51 BZY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

209,544 mi
Last recorded209,544 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 209,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 201,818 miles

beam patterns weak

oil leaks from engine gearbox and transfer box

Fail 6 Aug 2025 201,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

beam patterns weak

oil leaks from engine gearbox and transfer box

Pass 6 Aug 2024 194,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Slight play in offside of steering

Slight play in offside of steering

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 181,616 miles

oil leaks

slight play in steering o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2022 171,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight play in offside of steering

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Aug 2021 162,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside very rusty in places

steering linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 3 Aug 2021 162,346 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,177 miles

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Fail 10 Aug 2020 157,117 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,254 miles

front to rear brake pipe slight rust

oil leaks

underside slight rust in places

Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

offside headlamp aim on high limit

underside rusty in places

Fail 31 Jul 2018 134,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

offside headlamp aim on high limit

underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

steering heavy

underside very rusty in places

Fail 28 Jul 2017 127,593 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

underside very rusty in places

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,632 miles

bottom of engine wet with diesel but not dripping

oil on nearside swivle

Fail 26 Jul 2016 117,632 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

bottom of engine wet with diesel but not dripping

oil on nearside swivle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

underside rusty in places

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,062 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,200 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,903 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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AT51 BZY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT51 BZY, 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.

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What year was AT51 BZY registered?

AT51 BZY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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