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BG52 WKE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,638 mi
Last recorded43,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 43,638 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,850 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nearside front wing damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,132 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing damaged

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,249 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,120 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside components showing corrosion

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 31,595 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,538 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body components showing corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,538 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body components showing corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,490 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 24,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 21,226 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,441 miles

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

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

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

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

indicator/wiper stalks loose

wiper stalk bent

Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

indicator/wiper stalks loose

wiper stalk bent

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 18,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,586 miles

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,154 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 11,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,409 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 WKE 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 80.8%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

BG52 WKE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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