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BF52 NKP

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 NKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,782 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,585 miles

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

wiper switch in secure. chassie and brake pipes need oiling.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

wiper switch in secure. chassie and brake pipes need oiling.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,465 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 34,858 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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BF52 NKP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF52 NKP, 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 BF52 NKP registered?

BF52 NKP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 NKP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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