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BP02 DOA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,087 mi
Last recorded169,087 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 DOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 169,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 165,107 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2024 160,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both front axle swivel joints have slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2023 156,626 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 152,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,380 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 137,380 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 123,720 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs unit un-plugged (3.4.4)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Fuel tank insecure lower tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torque reacting arm brace (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Upper Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,957 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,942 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,052 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,932 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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BP02 DOA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP02 DOA, 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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BP02 DOA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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