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BK52 XPE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,582 mi
Last recorded124,582 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,582 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 124,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,050 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,786 miles

Front swivel joints has slight seepage of oil

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material which runs from front to back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front swivel joints seeping slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 103,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front swivel joints seeping slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,744 miles

Front number plate cracked but does not effect the characters

Nearside Front and offside swivel joints weeping oil

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,016 miles

4 tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,416 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,653 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 423,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 423,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,228 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 XPE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

BK52 XPE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is BK52 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 XPE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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