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BK52 BDZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,618 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,202 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,388 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered

engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front cut to tyre tread

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front cut to tyre tread

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate lamp only has 50% of light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,807 miles

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

Nearside Front cut to tyre tread not exposing cords

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front cut to tyre tread not exposing cords

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,488 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades clear the screen poorly

nsr brake pads not wearing across full width of lining

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,919 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 BDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

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