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B4 DEW

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 127,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 109,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 103,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 93,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,608 miles

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,664 miles

front bumper corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,664 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,178 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering drop arm dust cover detached

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,769 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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B4 DEW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B4 DEW, 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 B4 DEW registered?

B4 DEW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is B4 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DEW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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