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BG52 FYP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering hub oil seals slightly leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2021 125,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering hub oil seals slightly leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,279 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 125,235 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

TRANSFER BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 119,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,910 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,668 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,614 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,284 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,881 miles

1)high level stoplamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,124 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 FYP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG52 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

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

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