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BU52 JYP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

198,837 mi
Last recorded198,837 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 JYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,837 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 198,753 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted A bar badly corroded fell off when tested (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Front Brake disc contaminated Swivel seal leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Mud flap insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 195,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 195,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Excessive emissions (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ARB ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 191,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 191,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive g.box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 191,629 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive g.box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 188,948 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 188,869 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively worn drop plate and pin badly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 184,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 184,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 179,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,072 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 164,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 149,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Smoke readings high

Fail 6 Jun 2015 149,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Smoke readings high

Pass 9 Jun 2014 143,238 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre deteriorating on inner side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 131,672 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 113,230 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are showing signs of deterioration

Fail 23 Sep 2010 113,230 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 104,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,720 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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BU52 JYP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BU52 JYP, 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 BU52 JYP registered?

BU52 JYP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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