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BD02 WEA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

drivers seat belt catch damaged

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,246 miles

drivers seatbelt catch damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,380 miles

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

drivers seat belt catch deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,920 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,920 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

major leak of PAS fluid

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 WEA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

BD02 WEA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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