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BK52 UAM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 170,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake efficiency only just met

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 169,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 169,149 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 166,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed shuts when slammed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 166,916 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed shuts when slammed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 164,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 161,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 158,581 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 158,552 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,252 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel ball (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind to service brake

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

rear chassis repaired

Pass 1 May 2015 112,309 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 112,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluctuation rear

corrosion on chassis body mounting centre

oil seep o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,284 miles

brake fluctuation rear

corrosion on chassis body mounting centre

oil seep o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,416 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 111,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,709 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear chassis tow bar mountian area is slighty corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,451 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

uneven tyre wear on front - 3mm wear depth on inner edges

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 UAM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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