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BT51 DFZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 127,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,561 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,546 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis member / and offside front body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 118,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to rubber brake pipe flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter and houseing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main member / near to steering box drop arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,845 miles

Offside Front chassis member slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis member slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level / over full

engine water coolant level low

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,755 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine water cooling system level low

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,371 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 97,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 86,445 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal / slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 86,332 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod nearside track rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub oil seal / slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 669,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehical has slight corrosion, chassi, exhaust, brakes ect

Pass 25 May 2010 47,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,481 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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BT51 DFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT51 DFZ, 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 BT51 DFZ registered?

BT51 DFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BT51 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DFZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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