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BD02 WNB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,318 mi
Last recorded202,318 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 202,318 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 191,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 191,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 183,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 179,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 172,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 167,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 161,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 158,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,889 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 140,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,993 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 104,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf t joint misty

Fail 27 Feb 2009 78,590 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

offside front hub seal leaking

steering damper bush [area chalked] worn and freeplay

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front and rear tyres and offside rear tyre slightly cracking near wheel rim areas

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front and rear tyres and offside rear tyre slightly cracking near wheel rim areas

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WNB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

BD02 WNB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 WNB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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