MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion in rear crossmember tow bar not fitted
drop link ball joint gaiter deteriorated
nearside rear bump stop missing
poss oil leak from offside rear hub seal
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
corrosion in o/s step
drop arm ball joint dust cover split
Front springs corroded
o/s side step corroded
Exhaust and mountings generally corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s/r and o/s/r outriggers corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front tyres worn and cracking
o/s/r tyre worn and cracking
Front tyres cracking
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Rear shock absorber mountings worn
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Rear shock absorber mountings worn
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
o/s/r tyre cracking
Front tyres cracking
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all tyres cracked in tread
body mounting rail corroded rear
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear side facing seat belt cut
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear side facing seat belt cut
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 EWL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?
BT52 EWL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2002.
Is BT52 EWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT52 EWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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