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BT51 EAG

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil around n/s/f hub seal

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil around n/s/f hub seal

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,178 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,015 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 45,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,127 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 EAG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT51 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

BT51 EAG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is BT51 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 EAG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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