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BG02 OHJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 163,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 163,477 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 157,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 145,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,869 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,152 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 108,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 101,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 96,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,155 miles

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

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 77,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,128 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 OHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OHJ, 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

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What year was BG02 OHJ registered?

BG02 OHJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BG02 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 OHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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