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BU52 TYG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,209 mi
Last recorded53,209 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,209 miles

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

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

raer shocker bushes slight play

rear seats folded up

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,176 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

os ns rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,348 miles

handbrake poor....underside covered in crud difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,829 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,444 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,640 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 TYG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TYG, 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

How do I check the history of BU52 TYG?

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What year was BU52 TYG registered?

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

Is BU52 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TYG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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