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BU52 UYH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,255 miles

Chassis covered in shutchz

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,663 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,756 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,182 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,182 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 84,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 80,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2016 77,603 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,753 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,572 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 72,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 62,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,481 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,113 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,944 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 UYH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

BU52 UYH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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