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BV51 FEO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,869 mi
Last recorded16,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,869 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of any fixing point

offside chassis excessivly corroded but not within 30 cm of any fixing point

Fail 18 Jul 2012 16,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of any fixing point

offside chassis excessivly corroded but not within 30 cm of any fixing point

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,213 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 14,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,867 miles

both rear tyres have surface cuts in side walls.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,549 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,549 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,893 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,892 miles

n/s rear grit motor mounting loose on floor of pickup

Fail 14 Feb 2007 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s rear grit motor mounting loose on floor of pickup

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 FEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FEO, 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 BV51 FEO?

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What year was BV51 FEO registered?

BV51 FEO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BV51 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 FEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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