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BD02 MPZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,356 mi
Last recorded102,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,356 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn A Frame bush bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,946 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,439 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 81,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,774 miles

Rear seat base panel corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,085 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 97,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,892 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 MPZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 MPZ, 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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What year was BD02 MPZ registered?

BD02 MPZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is BD02 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 MPZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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