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BK52 AZW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,779 mi
Last recorded167,779 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 167,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 164,201 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 163,845 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 154,108 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 154,074 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,496 miles

nearside steering ball pitted and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,853 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,280 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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BK52 AZW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK52 AZW, 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 BK52 AZW registered?

BK52 AZW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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