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BU52 TXV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,914 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side steps damaged and insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,780 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 72,779 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,263 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 65,262 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 489,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,233 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 37,388 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,174 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,128 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 22,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,926 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 TXV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

BU52 TXV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BU52 TXV safe to buy?

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