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BD02 MDZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

195,240 mi
Last recorded195,240 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 195,240 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member below where rear seats would be (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TSC (7.12 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Firewall behind rad (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Firewall behind brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle hanging off (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant reservoir empty

Pass 16 Oct 2024 192,798 miles

Nearside front bulkhead corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 192,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front hub seal slight leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2023 188,332 miles

BRAKES NOISY

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 188,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BRAKES NOISY

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 184,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 177,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 171,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 154,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 154,211 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,294 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 145,138 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,865 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and off side front tyres worn lumpy

Fail 14 Jul 2015 136,865 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and off side front tyres worn lumpy

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres worn lumpy

Fail 22 Jul 2014 133,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres worn lumpy

Pass 9 Aug 2013 129,260 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 129,259 miles

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

T/C light on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2013 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 105,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 86,745 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 49,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 49,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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 MDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BD02 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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