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BJ52 LDD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

auxiliary belt cracked

brake pedal travel

Fail 29 Oct 2021 114,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak up front around engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play back track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm where mounts to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering component deformed back steering rod goes from offside to nearside bent fouling other components (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sphere leaking grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back track rod end boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all way to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassie cross menber (6.1.6 (i) (i))

auxillary belt cracked

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bottom steering box arm loose

steering link arm o/s to n/s badly bent

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

bottom steering joint worn

Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,373 miles

Brake performance not tested front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Power steering component insecure bottom joint on to steering box (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

bottom steering joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,662 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,121 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,899 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 86,773 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 86,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,603 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 648,460 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 648,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,227 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 45,881 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 26,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,783 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 LDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ52 LDD, 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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BJ52 LDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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