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BF02 OYW

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,749 mi
Last recorded84,749 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 OYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,749 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 84,749 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,517 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from round steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,512 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to the left of the brake servo has corrasion (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint going on to rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,429 miles

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,190 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,519 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 65,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,435 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,435 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,381 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,292 miles

Both front swivel housings are damp.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,292 miles

Both front swivel housings are damp.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,260 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,149 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside drag link end dust cover split

Pass 20 May 2008 30,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,171 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 OYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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