MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box bracket broken
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust box bracket broken
Drivers seat belt is damaged from being shut in door
Front number plate is broken
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
fluid leaking at transmission brake drum
rear service brake performances low
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
fluid leaking at transmission brake drum
rear service brake performances low
corrosion to brake servo
o/s/f brake pads appear well worn
both front tyres well worn 235/85/16
emissions high and smokey
wiper blades poor
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front tyres well worn 235/85/16
emissions high and smokey
wiper blades poor
small chip in windscreen in zone B
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 GNY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?
BJ52 GNY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2002.
Is BJ52 GNY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ52 GNY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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