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BG52 FYL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,277 mi
Last recorded149,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,918 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 147,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 146,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,521 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front hub seals leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2022 141,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,698 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 134,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,942 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bolt loose.

Nearside Front Hub leaking

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,591 miles

Offside Front air hose split

Fail 4 Sep 2019 123,589 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested pad loose (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front air hose split

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,123 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,447 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,447 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 87,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,779 miles

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

Slight leak at PAS steering reservoir hose

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,350 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 22 Oct 2007 59,196 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 59,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2005 34,264 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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BG52 FYL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG52 FYL, 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 BG52 FYL registered?

BG52 FYL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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