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BK52 UBR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 84,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil on inside of tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 84,358 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear supply pipe marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,332 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 84,003 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lights dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 83,750 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,081 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear UJ ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake binding

both front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,036 miles

O/S/F wheel binding.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,032 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

O/S/F wheel binding.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 12,543 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 UBR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

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

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