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BG52 ZYN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,124 miles

Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 107,124 miles

Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Secured to chassis with new tie to prevent failure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,266 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to its legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front brake pipe union heavily corroded, recommend replacing immediately

slight play and seepage of grease and oil from both front swivel joints

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,107 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear cross member corroded .not excessive

Fail 1 Feb 2019 98,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear cross member corroded .not excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

both front hub swvils oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 97,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front hub swvils oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,682 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak steering swvils both sides

Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak steering swvils both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,226 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,089 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/f hub has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,048 miles

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

offside & nearside step ups corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,044 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside & nearside step ups corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,275 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,093 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 25,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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