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BL02 YTW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,058 mi
Last recorded90,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,058 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door catch not operating consistently (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 90,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Solid brake pipe rubbing on spring cup (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Lower fixing bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door catch not operating consistently (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 89,958 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,961 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential fill bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 88,977 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2023 88,884 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 88,692 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,644 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,854 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,793 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,604 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,824 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2017 68,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front, front (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,566 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,292 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,071 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,609 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s front seat. Belt could not be inspected.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,609 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s front seat. Belt could not be inspected.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,592 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,317 miles

travel to handbrake

Fail 20 Feb 2008 33,317 miles

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

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

travel to handbrake

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,310 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 YTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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