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BSV 152

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,472 mi
Last recorded151,472 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 152
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 151,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mulitple sections on crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing/radius arm front and rear bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play also (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 147,490 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring cup, outer edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,259 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,831 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 137,824 miles

Front steering box has a slight oil leak

Rear light corrosion to rear chassis and cross member

Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 132,668 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer x member crooding

Offside Front Inner hub seal leaking

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

Rear propshaft uj slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,356 miles

Offside Front hub sealleaking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,836 miles

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

adv minor cut nsf tyre side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,434 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,016 miles

minor damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

steering box damp

underbody and inner wheel arches dirty

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,894 miles

play in both rear top shock bushes

split in o s f tyre wall

Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,894 miles

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

play in both rear top shock bushes

split in o s f tyre wall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,338 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear shock bushes in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,591 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

catalytic converter "rattling"

front pads appear worn

hand brake lever "long" in operation

rear discs showing wear

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,563 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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BSV 152 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BSV 152, 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 BSV 152 registered?

BSV 152 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BSV 152 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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