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BU52 JYV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 JYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,067 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 89,341 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 89,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,854 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,096 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 JYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU52 JYV, 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 BU52 JYV registered?

BU52 JYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is BU52 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 JYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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