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BK52 UBB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s shock bushes deteriorating also starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,309 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine to gearbox face (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,228 miles

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

Front brake discs worn / lipped

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake discs worn / lipped / scored

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,915 miles

door hinges worn

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,387 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn

track rod ball joint boots perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,582 miles

both rear shock lower rubbers poor

n/s front radius arm front bushes poor

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,868 miles

slight diesel leak rear of engine

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,262 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,225 miles

rear diff leaking

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,176 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear diff leaking

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,427 miles

both rear shock bottom rubbers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,216 miles

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

gearbox has oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

gearbox has oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,855 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 UBB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK52 UBB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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