No, BJ52 EVL is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for BJ52 EVL?

The MOT for BJ52 EVL is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BJ52 EVL?

The recorded mileage for BJ52 EVL is 161,337 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BJ52 EVL ULEZ compliant?

No, BJ52 EVL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BJ52 EVL

BJ52 EVL

2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 161,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2002 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/04/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (22/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 161,337 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/04/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 22/05/2026

Mileage: 161,337 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2002
Engine: 2495cc

Mechanical Assessment

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This Land Rover Defender is presenting a severe and worsening structural risk. While the mileage of 161,337 over 24 years is typical for its age, the recent MOT history shows a rapid and dangerous deterioration in the vehicle's chassis and structural integrity. The most recent MOT failure from April 2026 is extremely concerning. The vehicle has failed on multiple counts of excessive corrosion that is seriously affecting the strength of the chassis and reducing the rigidity of the assembly. Crucially, the report notes that the chassis has been patched in various places, suggesting a long-term battle with rust that is now being lost. The trend is clearly worsening. In 2024, the corrosion was noted but deemed not to significantly reduce structural rigidity. By 2025, corrosion was appearing near the towbar mounting. By 2026, the situation has escalated to serious structural failures, including weakened torsion bars and corroded coil spring mountings. This indicates that the metal is failing at critical load-bearing points.

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BJ52 EVL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
161,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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BJ52 EVL Mileage History

05/04/2023148,194 mi
30/03/2024152,894 mi+4,700 mi
09/04/2025157,565 mi+4,671 mi
16/04/2025157,574 mi+9 mi
30/04/2026161,337 mi+3,763 mi

Average of roughly 4,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BJ52 EVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 20:35

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (BJ52 EVL) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced horizontal end ”.

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