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BG02 OGV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 106,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 94,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,855 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 80,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 74,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 62,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 48,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 19,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 17,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,766 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,309 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 OGV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG02 OGV?

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What year was BG02 OGV registered?

BG02 OGV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is BG02 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 OGV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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