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BJ52 EVX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,681 mi
Last recorded99,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,681 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,895 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front and rear lower mounting (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front and rear lower mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,396 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear lower mounting bushes perished (2.7.4)

offside front swivel ball grease seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2015 95,264 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 95,188 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,115 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,490 miles

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

hangers on exhaust system corroded

o/s/f swivel seal showing signs of age

rear discs lipped

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in steering main idler joint

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,441 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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BJ52 EVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ52 EVX, 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 BJ52 EVX registered?

BJ52 EVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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