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BG52 FYN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,720 miles

steering gaiter boots deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,293 miles

steering gaiter boots deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,973 miles

steering ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,730 miles

steering joint gaiters deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,447 miles

steering drop arm and front drag link ball joint gaiters deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,944 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,170 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,544 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,994 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 FYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG52 FYN, 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

How do I check the history of BG52 FYN?

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What year was BG52 FYN registered?

BG52 FYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FYN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG52 FYN have outstanding finance?

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