2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BF52 NLK
2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 266,366 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF52 NLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 266,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF52 NLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (BF52 NLK) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF52 NLK Mileage History
- 18/08/2023247,638 mi
- 19/08/2024254,695 mi+7,057 mi
- 19/08/2024254,695 mi
- 18/08/2025266,366 mi+11,671 mi
- 18/08/2025266,366 mi
Average of roughly 9,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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