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BF02 HRL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

124,517 mi
Last recorded124,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 124,517 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 124,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 123,562 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL ,O/S/F SPRING MOUNT ,N/S/R CHASSIS RAIL ---SUSPENSION MOUNT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 122,621 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 121,655 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 121,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,715 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 120,702 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well badly corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner & outer cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,705 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 119,697 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely badly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / anti roll bar mount area,tow bar mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 118,550 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both n/s & o/s. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective boh (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 117,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 116,727 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,702 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,038 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to centre box split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis-panhard rod support (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear chassis support (2.4.G.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside n/s/r very poor (3.7.C.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)

rear prop u.j. worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

sign of corrosion on offside front trailing arm chassis bracket

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,345 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,583 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

condition of rear cross member

Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,583 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

condition of rear cross member

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,467 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 87,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,051 miles

front side lights slightly dim

n/s mirror cracked

rear plate

Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,390 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear cross member corroded,o/s side step badly corroded,n/s side step corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,390 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear cross member corroded,o/s side step badly corroded,n/s side step corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,203 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 HRL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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