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B5 JGF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,646 mi
Last recorded179,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 179,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,911 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear door stiff

Pass 12 Oct 2023 175,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox,front differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 175,030 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded/weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox,front differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

parkbrake telltale light remaining on

Fail 2 Oct 2023 174,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 173,949 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 173,947 miles

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross-member, various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross-member, various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seals, both sides (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 169,868 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 169,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached has become detached to axel (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 157,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 157,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 153,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft ball joint seal has slight leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 151,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft ball joint seal has slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 147,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 147,195 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,025 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 138,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside swivel housing leaking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 137,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in grease - unable to fully assess condition

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,179 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in grease - unable to fully assess condition

brake warning light on

traction control light on

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,046 miles

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

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

sidewalls on rear tyres showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,046 miles

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

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

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

sidewalls on rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 82,512 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 73,136 miles

lots of child seats fitted

unable to see pads

Pass 7 May 2008 63,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2007 52,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,394 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

non obligatory mirror damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2006 42,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 35,475 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just passes efficiency test

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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B5 JGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B5 JGF, 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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B5 JGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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