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BT51 DYO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 133,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 133,853 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie arm mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,649 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,222 miles

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,660 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 118,969 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,793 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 114,793 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,431 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 71,117 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 71,117 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 64,417 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,797 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 DYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

BT51 DYO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is BT51 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 DYO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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