MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Aframe on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
reverse light in/op
Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive movement on front hub (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Aframe on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
reverse light in/op
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play and seepage on ball (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE LINES COVERED IN MUD (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE LINES COVERED IN MUD (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Under-body covered in mud
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Under-body covered in mud
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens broken (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chassis undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
chassis undersealed
chassis undersealed/waxoiled.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN52 WVJ 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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?
BN52 WVJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2002.
Is BN52 WVJ safe to buy?
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