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BD02 WJG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,078 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front >>rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front >>rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front swivle housing leaking slightly

offside front door hingees worn

rear x member corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear x member corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fron t prop shaft rear coupling worn heavily

front swivle housing leaking slightly

offside front door hingees worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,166 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

nearside step insecure

rear step insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,320 miles

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

ns fr brake disc worn

rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn slightly

slight fuel leak

slight leak of grease at ns fr swivle housing seal

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,121 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,115 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,954 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front differential pinion seal leaking †

nsf swivel seal leaking †

rear differential pinion seal leaking

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 WJG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WJG, 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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BD02 WJG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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