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BN52 DYF

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 47,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 45,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 43,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,279 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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BN52 DYF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN52 DYF, 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 BN52 DYF?

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What year was BN52 DYF registered?

BN52 DYF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2002.

Is BN52 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 DYF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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