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BU51 XXW

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,038 miles

Nearside Front ball swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Front ball swivel seal slightly leaking

protective layer of underseal on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 139,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside and offside front tractor joint seals damp

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassi railings (service rust)

o/s/f suspension arm has slight play at bush

Pass 24 Sep 2012 118,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 860,609 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 55,812 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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BU51 XXW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU51 XXW, 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 BU51 XXW registered?

BU51 XXW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is BU51 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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