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BN52 OWR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 OWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 143,523 miles

Coil spring corroded (All) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,217 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,391 miles

Both front track rod end dust cover boots perishing

Center crossmember slight corrosion

N/S front swivel hub slight leak of oil

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,619 miles

Both side steps corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 118,619 miles

Both side steps corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,517 miles

Both side steps corrosion

O/S front brake pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,517 miles

Both side steps corrosion

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

O/S front brake pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,154 miles

Both front side steps corrosion

N/S font swivel bearing slight oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,644 miles

Both side steps corrosion

Front brake pads low

N/S front swivel bearing oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,644 miles

Both side steps corrosion

Front brake pads low

N/S front swivel bearing oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,233 miles

Both side steps corrosion

N/S front suspension swivel slight weap

Rear axel oil leak

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,040 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Both side steps corrosion

N/S front suspension swivel slight weap

Rear axel oil leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,559 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,559 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,202 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,171 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,697 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 OWR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BN52 OWR, 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 BN52 OWR registered?

BN52 OWR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 OWR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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