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BT52 YDG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 114,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,037 miles

Front cross-member heavily corroded, non structural

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis rails. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,385 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, differential. (small) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 112,903 miles

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

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,050 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 111,050 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,734 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,763 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,684 miles

Center rear cross member starting to corrode.

Clutch operation quite stiff.

Small chip to front windscreen in zone A.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 734,053 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,467 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 60,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,017 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,038 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 YDG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

BT52 YDG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is BT52 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 YDG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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