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BL02 YTA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,882 mi
Last recorded154,882 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 142,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,437 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 140,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,302 miles

Front Both front swivel joints slightly damp.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 129,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both front swivel joints slightly damp.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,981 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 122,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,138 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,567 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,648 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,639 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both front wiper blades deteriorating.

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak around park brake area.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,657 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/s indicator n/w on tow bar wiring.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,657 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/s indicator n/w on tow bar wiring.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,279 miles

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

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

front winch prodruding

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front winch prodruding

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

indicators don't self cancell

Pass 30 May 2008 63,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,210 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 YTA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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