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BL02 YLZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 137,804 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF HEADLIGHT CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NS AND OS REAR BODY MOUNTS CORRODED PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED (6.2.2 (c) (i))

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 133,549 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 133,548 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 131,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 115,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,375 miles

Both the front tyres are nearing the wear bars

Both the rear tyres are cracking on the side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,643 miles

Nearside rear door catch works but requires attention

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the side wall and within the tread grooves

Offside front tractor ball has a slight weep of oil

Offside rear door catch works but requires attention

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the side walls and within the tread grooves

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

The rear 7 pin socket is corroding on the terminals

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,614 miles

7 pin towing socket is corroding on the terminals

Nearside rear door catch works but requires attention

Offside outer tractor joint is weeping oil

Offside rear door catch works but requires attention

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,393 miles

All four passenger doors require slamming to secure into closed position

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four passenger doors require slamming to secure into closed position

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,748 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 27 May 2009 63,645 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 63,645 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,840 miles

wet conditions

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,094 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 YLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

BL02 YLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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