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BL02 YLX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 184,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 174,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 167,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 160,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 147,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 145,117 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 23 May 2018 145,085 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,797 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 120,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,039 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,039 miles

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

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

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,495 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 473,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 473,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,819 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 YLX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL02 YLX, 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 BL02 YLX registered?

BL02 YLX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 YLX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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