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BF02 HTX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,868 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 109,866 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,872 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf body mounting to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,036 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security turret top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,764 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,546 miles

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

Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both turret tops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,595 miles

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

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

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

both front hubs leaking oil

offside wiper split

Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter housing/pipe? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front hubs leaking oil

offside wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,643 miles

o/s/r brake pads possibly oil contaminated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 92,260 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

inner face of both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,566 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 79,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,338 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HTX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 BF02 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

BF02 HTX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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