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BT52 FZA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

248,952 mi
Last recorded248,952 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 248,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 243,856 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear rear axle diff has slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2024 243,592 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 7.54 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 236,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four coil springs have corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 227,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear rear axle Aframe ball joint dust cover perished

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 219,305 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear body slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle top support ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 211,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust has slight blowing

steering box ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2019 202,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive housing fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door difficult to close

Fail 9 Dec 2019 202,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive housing fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door difficult to close

Pass 11 Dec 2018 195,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 182,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 172,428 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 162,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers Belt (5.2.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage STEERING DAMPER (2.3.4c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 152,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 142,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,684 miles

both swivel seals leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both swivel seals leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2011 123,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,235 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,254 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 68,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,392 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 FZA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 BT52 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

BT52 FZA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2002.

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