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BD02 MWM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,613 mi
Last recorded128,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 MWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,613 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 128,613 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 114,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front passenger door lock faulty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,437 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2009 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,912 miles

steering box slight damp

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,199 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 MWM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

BD02 MWM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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