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DS52 BYV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 73,943 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 632,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 631,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 631,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,867 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,847 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Mar 2013 62,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 61,357 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,506 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,951 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,951 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,511 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,959 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 29,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,839 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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DS52 BYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS52 BYV, 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 DS52 BYV registered?

DS52 BYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is DS52 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BYV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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