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BV52 KHY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

154,848 mi
Last recorded154,848 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 154,848 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Door frame corroded.

Pass 28 May 2025 153,857 miles

Offside Rear door frame excessively corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 153,857 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x-member brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear door frame excessively corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 151,914 miles

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

Front across tube corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2023 147,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 142,134 miles

Central Front tubular diff guard coroded holed

Pass 21 May 2021 138,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 135,146 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 133,484 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 131,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 128,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 121,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,612 miles

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

brake pads have movement in carriers advise wheel off inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,708 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 107,996 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 100,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 100,003 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,452 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 65,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,357 miles

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

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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BV52 KHY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 BV52 KHY, 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 BV52 KHY registered?

BV52 KHY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BV52 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 KHY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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