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BT52 UUL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 53,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,068 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 50,068 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,161 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,161 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Outer Cross Member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Outer Cross Member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,827 miles

Slight play in draglink end ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,218 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,436 miles

cold air feed pipe to air filter is not connected

n/s/f hub has a slight leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 295,760 miles

handbrake lever pull high

rear road springs different

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 27,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 17,633 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UUL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

BT52 UUL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BT52 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 UUL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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