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BD52 XEL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 24 Nov 2025 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A frame arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A frame arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 84,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,708 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,730 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,431 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,130 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,349 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 5,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,713 miles

possible power steering fluid leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,122 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2005 11,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XEL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

BD52 XEL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BD52 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 XEL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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