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BJ52 JFZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,212 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,007 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 JFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

BJ52 JFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BJ52 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 JFZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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