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BL02 YMD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,419 mi
Last recorded176,419 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 176,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 176,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 173,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to drivers floor

corrosion to offside rear body mounting area

general corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2021 167,696 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 164,198 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 1 May 2019 158,682 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body Has Slight Damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 153,255 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Offside Front knuckle seal weeping

Pass 2 May 2017 148,214 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 148,214 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front swivel leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2016 143,761 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,403 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 134,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,790 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s spot light inop

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 117,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,102 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,741 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 1 Sep 2006 53,998 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 YMD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

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

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