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BG02 LZC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,581 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall and inner edge cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear axle bump stop on chassis - rubber part missing .

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle rigid brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber lower bushes - excessively worn . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear rigid brake pipes on central inner face of chassis (2 pipes )corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle rigid brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear shock absorber lower bushes excessively worn . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer face of rear chassis cross-member corroded and holed below spare wheel carrier mounting point . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall and inner edge cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear axle bump stop on chassis - rubber part missing .

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,028 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (front steering bar from drag link ) nearside ball joint excessive play . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support plate corroded and split at nearside and offside where it bolts to chassis . (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LT255/70R16 inner wall torn / cracked / perished through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak from rear of transfer box area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT255/70R16 inner wall cracking / perishing - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil lower oil seal on steering box leaking oil - Recommend Replacement . (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,710 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil ,just ahead of transmission / parking brake drum - may lead to contamination - ok at present - advise attention . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall badly cracked / perished - but not yet through to cord - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 94,710 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil ,just ahead of transmission / parking brake drum - may lead to contamination - ok at present - advise attention . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LT 255/70x16 inner wall badly cracked / perished - but not yet through to cord - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bushes slightly worn . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight wear in upper and lower swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight wear in pin or bush . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,728 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub oil seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from swivel hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shockabsorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Front Swivel leaking

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,822 miles

offside seat belt slighly fluffed and frayed

signs of oil around steering box

underbody heavily wax-oiled

Pass 27 May 2011 68,762 miles

sidelight /dip beam switch loose

Pass 28 May 2010 67,166 miles

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 65,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 May 2008 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 39,864 miles

both front wiper blades leaving streaks

Fail 3 May 2006 39,861 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG02 LZC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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