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BN52 WVJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,895 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 108,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,529 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 87,458 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,819 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,818 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,140 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,903 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body covered in mud

Fail 18 Dec 2018 65,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,214 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 61,211 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,115 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,087 miles

chassis undersealed

Fail 17 Oct 2012 380,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chassis undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,865 miles

chassis undersealed/waxoiled.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,215 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,206 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 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?

The MOT history for BN52 WVJ 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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