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BG02 LYU

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 72,101 miles

advise new parts fited

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 111,250 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle in a very dirty condition

Fail 27 May 2021 111,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle in a very dirty condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,109 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 60,208 miles

Body structure slightly damaged with in 30cm of towbar mounting.

Both front wipers split slightly on ends.

Rear crossmember bent around towbar mount structure still strong at time of test.

o/s/r hub seal leaking.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

both front wipers split slightly on ends still clearing at time of test

o/s/f hub seal leaking

rear crossmember bent around tow bar mount still strong at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Number plate lamp lens broken.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Number plate lamp lens broken.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,853 miles

3 nails in O/S/R tyre.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

3 nails in O/S/R tyre.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,131 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,131 miles

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 28,761 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r door handle broken and unable to open door

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 LYU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG02 LYU, 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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BG02 LYU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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