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EX52 BVC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,488 mi
Last recorded26,488 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 BVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 26,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,357 miles

handbrake travel high

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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EX52 BVC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX52 BVC, 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 EX52 BVC registered?

EX52 BVC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EX52 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 BVC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 BVC have outstanding finance?

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