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BA51 KES

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,915 mi
Last recorded140,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 KES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 140,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,707 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 136,707 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,756 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,709 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,255 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,255 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,571 miles

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

Offside Front hub oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front hub oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,659 miles

O/S/R indicator lense damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,918 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,141 miles

slight diff oil leak

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,910 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,735 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 66,735 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,250 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,161 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,033 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,590 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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BA51 KES is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BA51 KES, 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 BA51 KES registered?

BA51 KES is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BA51 KES shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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