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BG52 VYO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

204,696 mi
Last recorded204,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 204,696 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 189,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 175,146 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Slight leak from hub seal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2022 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2020 113,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,425 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f swivel joint weeping oil

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 95,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,635 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,691 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,828 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 68,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,291 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 VYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

BG52 VYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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