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B16 UWN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,698 mi
Last recorded176,698 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 176,698 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 172,031 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir drain device not operating correctly (1.1.9 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2022 167,807 miles

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

discs slight corroded

front swivle joints leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2021 162,468 miles

body mount/chassis rusty

front swivles leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2020 154,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 22 Apr 2020 154,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,652 miles

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

some corrosion to floor area by rear seats

Pass 4 Dec 2017 150,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 143,023 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad pin and clip missing (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

both front axle swivel joint seals slightly leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2014 136,624 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

both front axle swivel joint seals slightly leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 78,704 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 UWN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

B16 UWN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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