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BP02 ZSK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,280 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 99,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,983 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,325 miles

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 93,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 875,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 815,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,043 miles

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

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

nearside steering damper mounting bush splitting

second row seats missing.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,043 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering damper mounting bush splitting

second row seats missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,048 miles

No seats fitted to rear of vehicle.

Steering damper has slight play in o/s bush.Servicable at this stage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,048 miles

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

No seats fitted to rear of vehicle.

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

Steering damper has slight play in o/s bush.Servicable at this stage

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,460 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 45,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,371 miles

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

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 ZSK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 BP02 ZSK, 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 BP02 ZSK registered?

BP02 ZSK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BP02 ZSK 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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