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BG02 CSO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 CSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 135,986 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,945 miles

NSF+OSF floor pan heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished , cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished , cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive general fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteoriated

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive general leaks gearbox / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteoriated

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 132,781 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seepage of grease from joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,724 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seepage from hub seal

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,659 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,005 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,280 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,911 miles

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

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

slight play in rear 'A' frame ball joint.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,982 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 77,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,072 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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BG02 CSO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG02 CSO, 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 BG02 CSO registered?

BG02 CSO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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