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BG52 ZZB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,608 mi
Last recorded111,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,608 miles

Offside Front slight play in lower steering column universal joint

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

Rear upper shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in lower steering column universal joint

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

Rear upper shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 95,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 86,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 597,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,726 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 41,605 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,207 miles

offside rear pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,573 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 ZZB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 ZZB registered?

BG52 ZZB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is BG52 ZZB safe to buy?

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