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BN02 EYL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

252,478 mi
Last recorded252,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 252,478 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 252,478 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 251,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 251,630 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering box drop arm (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 249,193 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 249,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 248,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 248,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radias (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 246,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 246,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 239,486 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 239,256 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened centre crossmember to A frame attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

parking brake close to max travel

Pass 13 Mar 2019 227,561 miles

parking brake close to maximum travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre seat underfloor crossmember rusty and has corrosion

diesel emmisions only just met requirements

Fail 28 Feb 2019 227,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear chassis has corrosion n/s and o/s

centre seat underfloor crossmember rusty and has corrosion

diesel emmisions only just met requirements

parking brake close to maximum travel

Pass 21 Feb 2018 212,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row under body crossmember (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

alternator belt cracked and deteriorated

steering damper bush worn

Fail 14 Feb 2018 212,274 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre row under body crossmember (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

alternator belt cracked and deteriorated

steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Feb 2017 198,441 miles

Engine / gearbox oil leaks

Front Lower Steering colum u.j has slight play

Front Steering damper bush has slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner-edge of tred

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in transmision

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 198,441 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Engine / gearbox oil leaks

Front Lower Steering colum u.j has slight play

Front Steering damper bush has slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner-edge of tred

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in transmision

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 184,358 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre crossmember has some corrosion

oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 184,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre crossmember has some corrosion

oil leak

oil level over full

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 168,901 miles

Centre crossmember slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

N/S/F swivel hub has slight seepage

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Transmision oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 168,901 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre crossmember slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

N/S/F swivel hub has slight seepage

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Transmision oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 153,437 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering damper bush

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 153,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering damper bush

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 138,725 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disks worn

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F door hinge pin has slight wear

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight bearing noise from auxillary belt area

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering colum u.j

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 138,725 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disks worn

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F door hinge pin has slight wear

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight bearing noise from auxillary belt area

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering colum u.j

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre has screw in tred

rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak from filter area

slight weep from both front swivel hubs

Fail 27 Jan 2012 123,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre has screw in tred

rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak from filter area

slight weep from both front swivel hubs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light disconected

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r door wont open

n/s/r tyre perrishing on outer sidewall and slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r mud guard broken

slight oil leak from oil filter area

slight play in rear propshaft u.j

slight play in top steering colum u.j

unable to fully inspect rear middle lap belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 109,953 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r door wont open

n/s/r tyre perrishing on outer sidewall and slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r mud guard broken

slight oil leak from oil filter area

slight play in rear propshaft u.j

slight play in top steering colum u.j

unable to fully inspect rear middle lap belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 30 Jan 2010 93,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,055 miles

same advisories as test no 370093267234

Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,051 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 47,124 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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BN02 EYL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BN02 EYL, 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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BN02 EYL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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