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BU52 VCG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,879 mi
Last recorded133,879 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 133,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,365 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,073 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 129,071 miles

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 128,613 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged when on full right hand lock the pipe fouls on the road spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link offside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play streering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivel housing seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,008 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 6 Mar 2020 127,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 127,341 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 127,341 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 124,394 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 124,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Feb 2016 122,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,443 miles

both rear indicator lamps discoloured

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,824 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,875 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 103,875 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,896 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,234 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 VCG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VCG, 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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BU52 VCG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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