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BF02 EAY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,062 miles

front seat belts damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,074 miles

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,035 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 EAY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 EAY registered?

BF02 EAY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is BF02 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 EAY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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