MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear crossmember corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
advise slight play in front drag link end
advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe advise replacement
slight play n/s drag link end
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering damper eye bush worn
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
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside side repeater flickering
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK02 XBV safe to buy?
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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