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BK02 XAS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,502 mi
Last recorded145,502 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 145,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 145,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,025 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,825 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,107 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,041 miles

steering damper o/s end play

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,853 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 116,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,995 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,030 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 809,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,293 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,401 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 XAS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XAS, 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 BK02 XAS registered?

BK02 XAS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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