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BT52 OVC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,852 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

very slight leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 103,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,849 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,914 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,767 miles

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

O/S and N/S tractor joints slight leak

Pass 12 May 2015 74,846 miles

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

Slight oil leak from both front tractor joint seals

Pass 22 May 2014 69,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,234 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from nearside tractor housing seal

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 280 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 OVC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

Is BT52 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OVC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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