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BD52 CKO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 147,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,149 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

offside stop/position lamp repaired with tape

rear axle 'A' frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

offside stop/position lamp repaired with tape

rear axle 'A' frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,116 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inside face.

Power steering noise, lock to lock.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,150 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 CKO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CKO, 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 BD52 CKO registered?

BD52 CKO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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