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B9 LRO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,839 mi
Last recorded104,839 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,665 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2015 76,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 71,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2013 66,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 61,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 56,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2009 46,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2008 41,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2007 35,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2007 35,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,332 miles

Front 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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B9 LRO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B9 LRO, 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 B9 LRO registered?

B9 LRO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is B9 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 LRO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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