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B20 SYT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,203 mi
Last recorded213,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 213,203 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 213,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 213,055 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 210,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 207,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 204,349 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 195,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 195,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 191,030 miles

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

all tyres side walls perished

both offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

steering box arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 May 2018 190,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres side walls perished

both offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

steering box arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 May 2017 183,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change Soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 177,740 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 168,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 160,071 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 160,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 150,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 140,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 139,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 114,929 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 114,929 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 94,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

center brake light not working

wipers not stoping in correct postion

Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,003 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,003 miles

Nail in front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B20 SYT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 SYT, 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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B20 SYT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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