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B16 RJP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,157 mi
Last recorded85,157 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,157 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 83,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 80,401 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 80,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,323 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wholes chassis has light surface corrosion and rear components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 74,223 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 74,209 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,156 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Headlight adjuster/bezel incomplete (4.1.2 (a))

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,405 miles

Front wipers splitting

exhaust corroding

poss oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,635 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,397 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,721 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,578 miles

bonnet coming out of offside hinge when open

both rear shockers top bushes slightly worn

cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,531 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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B16 RJP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B16 RJP, 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 B16 RJP registered?

B16 RJP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is B16 RJP safe to buy?

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