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BD02 MWU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,366 mi
Last recorded105,366 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear tub x member

Fail 3 Dec 2025 105,366 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear tub x member

Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,596 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member poor and corrosion to tub mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,337 miles

central rear body mount corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

central rear body mount corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,160 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,791 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,791 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,239 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tub mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,681 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,681 miles

Centre Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,174 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,680 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 62,705 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 54,861 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,394 miles

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,875 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 MWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

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

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