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BD52 CKJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 127,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 117,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 115,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 107,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,877 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,154 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 671,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,005 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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BD52 CKJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD52 CKJ, 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

How do I check the history of BD52 CKJ?

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What year was BD52 CKJ registered?

BD52 CKJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is BD52 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 CKJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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