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BK02 XBV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,188 mi
Last recorded135,188 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,257 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,463 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,738 miles

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,172 miles

advise slight play in front drag link end

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe advise replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,210 miles

slight play n/s drag link end

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering damper eye bush worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering damper eye bush worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,432 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,201 miles

offside side repeater flickering

Pass 19 May 2009 55,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 May 2008 38,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,480 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 XBV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

BK02 XBV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 XBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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