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BD02 MJO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,639 mi
Last recorded205,639 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 205,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 198,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 189,678 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 182,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 174,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 167,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 161,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 156,277 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 150,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 146,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 142,554 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,761 miles

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

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 MJO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJO, 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

How do I check the history of BD02 MJO?

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What year was BD02 MJO registered?

BD02 MJO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is BD02 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 MJO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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