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BD02 MOF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,669 mi
Last recorded203,669 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 203,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 202,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 202,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel seal leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 199,968 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 193,213 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 193,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 182,300 miles

Chassis corroded at rear

Nearside Oil leak swivel seal ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 182,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Oil leak swivel seal ()

Oil leak at engine ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,659 miles

Central body support member badly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 169,659 miles

Central body support member badly corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 159,151 miles

Body mount support member is badly corroded offside and nearside rear

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 148,435 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 123,344 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 123,344 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,996 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,708 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,925 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 72,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 60,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,051 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 MOF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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