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BF02 MOO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,159 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,582 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle A frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,205 miles

Central Exhaust joint corroded.

Interior mirror not useable at time of test.

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

Rear Axle centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,205 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust joint corroded.

Interior mirror not useable at time of test.

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

Rear Axle centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,699 miles

Central Rear suspension arm ball joint (on axle) dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded ALL springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle components are slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system (joint & mount) corroded / deteriorated

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,697 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear pipe - on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black cable ties used to secure it (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking leak from top of engine, fuel leaking through gearbox bell housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear suspension arm ball joint (on axle) dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Coil spring corroded ALL springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle components are slightly corroded

Rear exhaust system (joint & mount) corroded / deteriorated

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,281 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine coolant level is low

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,534 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in forward steering arm and damper assembly

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,534 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in forward steering arm and damper assembly

Pass 1 May 2018 71,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Front trailing arms rear bushes perishing

Oil leak Engine -gearbox area ()

Fail 1 May 2018 71,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Front trailing arms rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine -gearbox area ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,161 miles

Front wipers are split but clearing screen

Rear chassis area is generally corroded near tow-bar mountings

Rear various metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust system is corroded

general under-body corrosion

underside in a dirty condition

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,760 miles

Both doors are difficult to close

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both doors are difficult to close

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,646 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,499 miles

Metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,499 miles

Metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,975 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 33,089 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,089 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 MOO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MOO, 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 MOO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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