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BK52 AZX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

244,252 mi
Last recorded244,252 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 AZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 244,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 239,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 234,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 234,376 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective draglink (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 230,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 225,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 221,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 214,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 207,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 199,215 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 184,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 175,238 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 148,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 133,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,670 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 92,670 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,999 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 AZX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 AZX registered?

BK52 AZX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BK52 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 AZX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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