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BD02 MVO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

116,348 mi
Last recorded116,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 108,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,120 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,119 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 106,105 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,369 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 7,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 MVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

BD02 MVO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is BD02 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 MVO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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