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BT52 OVF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2006 72 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,702 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 OVF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 OVF registered?

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

Is BT52 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OVF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 OVF have outstanding finance?

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