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BG52 VXR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,664 mi
Last recorded122,664 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 122,664 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,640 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 118,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,696 miles

Rear two seats have been removed and seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet poor (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint boot spilt and movement (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear two seats have been removed and seat belts

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,780 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear shockabsorbers functioning but weak

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,812 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not going to screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,118 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,242 miles

Both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside side step corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,238 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside side step corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,247 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,400 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 60,400 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 35,458 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 VXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

Is BG52 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 VXR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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