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BK52 UAY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,132 mi
Last recorded64,132 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 58,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slight corrosion but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 43,297 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 43,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,234 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 UAY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UAY, 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

How do I check the history of BK52 UAY?

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What year was BK52 UAY registered?

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

Is BK52 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 UAY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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