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B82 COL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB82 COL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 83,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 82,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 81,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 79,204 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 79,204 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,915 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,530 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,530 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 47,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 41,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B82 COL 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 B82 COL, 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 B82 COL registered?

B82 COL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is B82 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B82 COL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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