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BJ52 GNY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,988 mi
Last recorded159,988 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 159,988 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 157,832 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 157,832 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,812 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 127,825 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,407 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,961 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 122,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,309 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 98,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,324 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

fluid leaking at transmission brake drum

rear service brake performances low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,067 miles

corrosion to brake servo

o/s/f brake pads appear well worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,814 miles

both front tyres well worn 235/85/16

emissions high and smokey

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,814 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres well worn 235/85/16

emissions high and smokey

wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Oct 2007 755,182 miles

small chip in windscreen in zone B

Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,603 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 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.

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