MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 )
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front mirror damaged
Offside front cv joint slight leak of fluid
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
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.
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
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)
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BD02 MTJ registered?
BD02 MTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2002.
Is BD02 MTJ safe to buy?
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