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BK52 UUT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

238,560 mi
Last recorded238,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 238,560 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 233,170 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 228,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 224,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 221,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 217,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 214,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 208,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 204,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 199,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 194,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 188,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 183,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 178,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 151,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,481 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,590 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 UUT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT?

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What year was BK52 UUT registered?

BK52 UUT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BK52 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 UUT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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