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BD02 WMZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,756 mi
Last recorded147,756 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 147,756 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside (on top of chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 147,754 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside (on top of chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 143,183 miles

Nearside Front inner hub seal leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,888 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear ( upper bushes ) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,486 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

o/s/r light broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,055 miles

steering damper o/s/f lower bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play in the joint

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 3 Jul 2019 125,055 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play in the joint

handbrake travel getting high

steering damper o/s/f lower bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,190 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,445 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

FUEL FILTER HOUSING CORRODED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 74,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 74,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,068 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 21,092 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 WMZ 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 75%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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