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BD52 WKO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 158,920 miles

Various steering component dust covers deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2026 158,920 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Various steering component dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 158,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 157,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 157,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 156,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,651 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 156,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 151,592 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear body to chassis mounting rail corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 151,592 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear body to chassis mounting rail corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,362 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbeam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 139,362 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbeam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing seal weeping

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 92,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,464 miles

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

both front axle swivel housing seals weeping oil

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,133 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)

both front swivel seal weeping

Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,133 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivel seal weeping

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,013 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,550 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 41,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 26,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,997 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 WKO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

BD52 WKO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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