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BT52 EXA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,443 mi
Last recorded59,443 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,443 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 55,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin centre silencer (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all body mountings at chassis points badly corroded

chassis and outriggers corroded

front axle and suspension badly corroded

fuel tank carrier plate badly corroded

rear axle and suspension badly corroded

rear crossmember inner braces holed with corrosion out with prescribed areas

various body cross braces holed with corrosion

vehicle under side body/floor /sills etc all badly corroded

brake pedal travels to floor

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,150 miles

Both front steering swivels have slight oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tailgate step corroded and broken off

Slight gearbox oil leak

rear crossmember corroded, offside holed but outwith prescribed area

suspension components, both axles and body mounting area's corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,794 miles

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

rear cross member corroded, o/s outer holed but not prescribed area

suspension components, axles and body mounting area's corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle including suspension components and front and rear diffs have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 58,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle including suspension components and front and rear diffs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,149 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

complete underside of vehicle is becoming increasingly corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

front bumper holed with corrosion

various transmission fluid seepages

Fail 6 Jan 2020 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail dual hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs are corroded

complete underside of vehicle is becoming increasingly corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

front bumper holed with corrosion

various transmission fluid seepages

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,794 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

chassis and suspension components are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,578 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres outer sidewalls are slightly damaged ie perished

both rear springs are corroded

complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive

exhaust system deteriorated

front bumper holed with corrosion

n/s body rigger/member holed with corrosion, not prescribed area

oil leak from transmission

steering box and both front steering swivels have a slight misting of fluid

Fail 21 Dec 2017 57,558 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres outer sidewalls are slightly damaged ie perished

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear springs are corroded

complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive

exhaust system deteriorated

front bumper holed with corrosion

oil leak from transmission

steering box and both front steering swivels have a slight misting of fluid

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis and most underside components lightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front bumper holed with corrosion

offside and nearside rear springs corroded

steering box has a slight misting of fluid

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,791 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight oil leak at transfer box inner seal

Some brake pipes greased

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,389 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak at transfer box inner seal

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight leak at steering box

Some brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,798 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

o/s rear mudflap split

rear diferential pinnion oil seal leaking

rear srake discs slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak at rear end

slight oil leak at steering box

slight oil leak at transfer box inner oil seal

Fail 8 Jan 2013 52,514 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,514 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door step corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2010 41,871 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 41,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,408 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,342 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,879 miles

front wiper blades slightly detereorated

Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,796 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 EXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EXA, 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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BT52 EXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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