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BD02 MTJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,629 mi
Last recorded116,629 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,629 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,820 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

handbrake (transmission gained minimum standard )

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,307 miles

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,354 miles

Offside front cv joint slight leak of fluid

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,586 miles

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

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)

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

front axle stabalizer bar,offside bush has slight play

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,959 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass is cracked but not affecting beam pattern,nor is it allowing in damp.

track rod bar joints has slight play at either end.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,061 miles

offside front seat belt damaged

play in offside and nearside front hubs

slight damage to nearside rear reflector

slight pull to offside when braking sharply

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,469 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r passenger door does not open

Pass 2 May 2006 36,695 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,694 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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 MTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTJ, 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

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What year was BD02 MTJ registered?

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

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