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BK02 XBC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,686 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,105 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,038 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,081 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle chassis has light corrosion all over

Fail 21 Oct 2014 111,081 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle chassis has light corrosion all over

Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,183 miles

n/s swivel ball leaking grease

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

n/s swivel ball leaking grease

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,430 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 733,742 miles

Wiper blades not returning to park position

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blades not returning to park position

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,414 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,148 miles

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

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,142 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s front wheel not turning easily

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight leak from steering box output shaft

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,238 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 XBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

BK02 XBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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