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BD02 MFE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,747 mi
Last recorded167,747 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 167,747 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 167,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 166,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 168,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 165,252 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 163,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 162,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 162,721 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 160,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 144,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 144,164 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear axle top Aframe ball joint has slight play

slight play in rear shocker bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 134,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,008 miles

front radius bushes are starting to go soft

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

high level stop lamp inoperative?

rear shock absorber bushes are worn

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate slightly

steering damper bushes are worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,406 miles

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

oil dripping off engine undertray??

park brake lever has long travel

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

steering damper bushes are badly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 81,404 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

oil dripping off engine undertray??

park brake lever has long travel

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

steering damper bushes are badly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tires are wearing off on inner edges

stone chip in offside front headlamp glass

strongly advise nearside center row outer seat belt webbing has been marked, offside front seat belt webbing the same

Pass 9 May 2007 64,164 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 50,996 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 MFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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