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BK02 DFN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,580 mi
Last recorded48,580 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 DFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 47,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,788 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,147 miles

osf hub seal weeping

rear foot step loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,330 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,976 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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BK02 DFN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK02 DFN, 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 BK02 DFN registered?

BK02 DFN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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