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BJ02 EBO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,146 miles

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

all road springs rusty

exhaust rusty

rear towbar panel some corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,381 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion at n/s rear exhaust mounting point

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,393 miles

slight play at both rear tie bar (front )bushes

slight play at steering shocker bush

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear propshaft joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake warning lamp flichers on & off.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,245 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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BJ02 EBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ02 EBO, 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 BJ02 EBO registered?

BJ02 EBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 EBO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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