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BD02 WNO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 WNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 120,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 119,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 119,492 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 119,002 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 119,002 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn U/J Nearest to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 118,357 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play REAR UJ SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,982 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,385 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,632 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

no tow bar fitted at test

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,731 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

no tow bar fitted at test

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,987 miles

Advise: offside front axle oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 93,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise: offside front axle oil leak

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2009 71,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 21,231 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 WNO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNO, 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 WNO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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