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BT52 EWL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,062 mi
Last recorded151,062 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,062 miles

slight corrosion in rear crossmember tow bar not fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,415 miles

drop link ball joint gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

poss oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion in o/s step

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,996 miles

Front springs corroded

o/s side step corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,643 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,639 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,113 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 504,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 432,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,711 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 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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