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2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 BN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 62,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,251 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,531 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2013 46,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2013 46,928 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,697 miles

front and rear brake pads are low

front steering drag link has slight play

steering damper has play in the bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,613 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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69 BN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 69 BN, 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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69 BN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for 69 BN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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