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BN02 WWZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,521 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 78,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 75,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 74,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,506 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,488 miles

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

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

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,360 miles

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

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 WWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BN02 WWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 WWZ registered?

BN02 WWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is BN02 WWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 WWZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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