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BD52 CPO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 148,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 147,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 147,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 145,441 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 145,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,346 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 132,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,382 miles

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

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 109,916 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,488 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 CPO 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 81%.

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 CPO, 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 BD52 CPO registered?

BD52 CPO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is BD52 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 CPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD52 CPO have outstanding finance?

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