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BJ52 LFB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,388 miles

advise oil weep from steering box

advise osf wheel bearing has slight play

advise rear crossmember has surface rust

Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 96,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim and flashing/flickers (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease excessively

fuel filter excessively loose

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage close to excess (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage close to excess (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,087 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,047 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 91,044 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam headlamp switch does not latch securely in the "on" position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,025 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,831 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play or in swivel hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads on front wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 804,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,067 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,067 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear of rear shaft (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,991 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,991 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,475 miles

oil leaks on front swivel hubs

rear brake discs corroded on insides of discs

Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,475 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre leaking air

oil leaks on front swivel hubs

rear brake discs corroded on insides of discs

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,223 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,343 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 LFB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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