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BT52 OVH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,299 mi
Last recorded188,299 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 188,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 181,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear BOTH DOORS CORRODED

Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,821 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear BOTH DOORS CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 169,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 157,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 157,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 148,956 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 148,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,694 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f axle steering ball slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,361 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,594 miles

slight play in steering uj [top]

Fail 28 Mar 2008 34,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering uj [top]

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,417 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 1,051 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 OVH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

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

Is BT52 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OVH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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