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BD02 RZH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,606 mi
Last recorded143,606 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,606 miles

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

General heavy corrosion throughout

Nearside rear door catch operation poor

Offside headlight image poor

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 142,387 miles

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

General heavy corrosion throughout

Nearside rear door catch operation poor

Offside headlight image poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,897 miles

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

Nearside rear door catch operation poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 139,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 136,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear door latch operation poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 134,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 118,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,310 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 108,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,717 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,444 miles

rear top axle A frame front o/s bolt slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,206 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 RZH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

BD02 RZH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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