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BK52 UBA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,490 mi
Last recorded138,490 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 138,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 138,443 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,398 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,110 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,500 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,164 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,712 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,404 miles

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

ply rating to n/s/f 8& rest 6plies.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,383 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 UBA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

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

Is BK52 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 UBA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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