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BD02 MYA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

223,630 mi
Last recorded223,630 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 223,630 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 219,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 213,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 206,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A Frame pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 201,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush A Frame (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 194,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 187,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 176,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 166,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 166,946 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 155,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 141,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 129,119 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 82,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 68,242 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,016 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 MYA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

BD02 MYA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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