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BT52 OVA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,432 mi
Last recorded146,432 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 146,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 146,424 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached Drag link end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 142,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 137,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,278 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,538 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 13,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 4,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58 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 OVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

BT52 OVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BT52 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OVA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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