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BT51 EKD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

axle swivel joint seal slightly detieoreated

general corrosion on rear underside all over

Fail 9 Jan 2026 66,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still functions as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

general corrosion on rear underside all over

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

various chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Loose ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 65,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Loose ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp twisted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis members and rear cross/members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 64,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp twisted

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis members and rear cross/members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSS/MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,709 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Crossmember Corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,355 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear axle a frame offside front bush worn

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,916 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,196 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,945 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp slight movement

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 EKD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EKD, 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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BT51 EKD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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