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BP51 VLK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,215 mi
Last recorded132,215 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 VLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 130,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,100 miles

UNDESIDE COVERED IN WAX OIL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OFF STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDESIDE COVERED IN WAX OIL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,467 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 126,467 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe from equlising valveto centre of chassis showing corrosion steel brake pipe front o/s flexi hose to caliper showing corroson (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s chassis where main chassis meets rear crossmember showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 125,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,859 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub leak

Offside Front swivel hub leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,382 miles

radio insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,380 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at cylinder head (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

dirt inside lens at rear number plate lamp

radio insecure

wear in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,629 miles

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2015 109,626 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,446 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 102,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,826 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,305 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,305 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,833 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 40,922 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,922 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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BP51 VLK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 VLK, 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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BP51 VLK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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