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BX51 GKU

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,778 mi
Last recorded226,778 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 GKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 226,778 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements at 16%

Fail 19 Oct 2017 226,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Service brake efficiency just met requirements at 53%

Pass 3 Jun 2016 215,256 miles

All wheels protruding wheel arches

Handbrake efficiency 17%

Pass 23 Jan 2015 212,633 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2014 198,039 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 187,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 179,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 170,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 146,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 146,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 119,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 71,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BX51 GKU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BX51 GKU, 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 BX51 GKU registered?

BX51 GKU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is BX51 GKU safe to buy?

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