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BT52 EWK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,850 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,452 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,684 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,932 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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BT52 EWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT52 EWK, 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 BT52 EWK registered?

BT52 EWK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BT52 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 EWK shows 9 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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