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BN02 WXK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,850 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,202 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2024 141,151 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm off box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 137,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 131,890 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 131,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 126,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,196 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING GREASE

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,075 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING GREASE

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel hub leaking grease

Offside Front wheel hub leaking grease

oil / diesel leak ? from engine

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,282 miles

Both front hub seals damp

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,842 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,908 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 WXK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WXK, 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 BN02 WXK registered?

BN02 WXK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 WXK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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