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BG52 TFA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 TFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 142,519 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 142,519 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,211 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 142,211 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,492 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 123,492 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,092 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 114,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,143 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 2 Oct 2013 99,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,598 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 90,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,960 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,440 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,816 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TFA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

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

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