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BV51 FEM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,437 mi
Last recorded33,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2009 241,083 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 196,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to n/s front bumper and wing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 196,644 miles

damage to n/s front bumper and wing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 163,079 miles

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

n/s front damaged

rear drop side no fitted

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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BV51 FEM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV51 FEM, 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 BV51 FEM registered?

BV51 FEM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BV51 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 FEM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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