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BD02 FOX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,738 mi
Last recorded185,738 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 185,738 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen lower off side out with drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 184,547 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 180,976 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 176,827 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak of oil

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 173,883 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2021 173,883 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 169,750 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 165,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 162,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 157,455 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 152,856 miles

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

slight oil leak @near side rear hub

Pass 26 Apr 2014 145,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,356 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 135,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 127,941 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Propshaft U/J worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 127,941 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Propshaft U/J worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,794 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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BD02 FOX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD02 FOX, 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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BD02 FOX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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