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BF02 CHZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 CHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 46,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,428 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 29,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,995 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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BF02 CHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BF02 CHZ, 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 BF02 CHZ registered?

BF02 CHZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is BF02 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 CHZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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