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BL02 SXD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,557 mi
Last recorded201,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 201,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 201,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.40 AVERAGE (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 201,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 200,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 199,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 199,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 198,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 195,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 192,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 189,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear shocks seam weak

very muddy underside

Fail 28 Mar 2017 189,081 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower both sides (2.7.4)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable rear drag link bent and fowling axle (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance intensity poor (1.2.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear shocks seam weak

fuel tank filler neck not attached too anything

very muddy underside

Pass 24 Mar 2016 183,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 178,829 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 178,826 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 164,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 164,032 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 150,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 123,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,855 miles

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

steering damper rubber mounting bushes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 108,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

steering damper rubber mounting bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2009 95,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,191 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,192 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 48,226 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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BL02 SXD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL02 SXD, 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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BL02 SXD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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