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AX02 BMU

2002 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Lpg 4554cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,330 mi
Last recorded156,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover98,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 BMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 156,330 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 152,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 147,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 146,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 142,490 miles

Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test

Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal seaping oil

Pass 2 Jul 2021 136,732 miles

Offside Rear seepage from outer driveshaft seal

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,037 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,338 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear offside near fuel tank ( marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre, but no sign of inner cords

Pass 28 Jun 2017 114,900 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 114,900 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Braking system leaking above subframe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear nail/screw in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

osr air bag perrished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,849 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,142 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,959 miles

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

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

oil around rear handbrake drum unable to see if on shoes

rear exgaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,497 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,497 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,574 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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AX02 BMU is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,554cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 98,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX02 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX02 BMU registered?

AX02 BMU is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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