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BP02 DSE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,309 mi
Last recorded201,309 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 DSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 201,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 199,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 196,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin back and front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 194,224 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 191,666 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 186,972 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 173,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 162,440 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Some blue blue smoke when reving engine

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 162,440 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Some blue blue smoke when reving engine

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 154,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 127,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 115,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 115,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 36,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 36,542 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 DSE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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