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B3 WDE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 95,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,186 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 93,186 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,672 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 89,672 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,795 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,789 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,850 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,370 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,370 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering damper bush worn offside front

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,774 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,114 miles

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

both front doors hard to secure closed

n/s/f brake very slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,494 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,829 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,766 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B3 WDE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B3 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 WDE registered?

B3 WDE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is B3 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 WDE shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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