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BT52 OVE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

314,636 mi
Last recorded314,636 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 314,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 300,060 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 300,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 281,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 257,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 234,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 225,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 225,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 206,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 206,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 181,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 164,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 148,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,744 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,426 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,664 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,659 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from front diff seal

oil leak from nearside front inner hub seal

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,517 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,895 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 20,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 10,777 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 OVE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

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

Is BT52 OVE safe to buy?

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