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BG52 TFJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 86,414 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,628 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 85,624 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Area in nearside front door shut will require assessment upon retest

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear cross member outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 84,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak aparent down the back of the engine and bell housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Pit man arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer track rods, both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,671 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking Close To CORDS

Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking Close To CORDS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 80,864 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,125 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 79,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front and rear of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,957 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,428 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)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

inner face of both rear discs are deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2013 69,428 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

inner face of both rear discs are deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,630 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,812 miles

bind noted on front brakes - advise investigate and repair

Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,812 miles

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

bind noted on front brakes - advise investigate and repair

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,849 miles

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

both rear disc brakes deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,849 miles

both rear disc brakes deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,339 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,539 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 25,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,426 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 TFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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

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