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BSK 914

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,090 mi
Last recorded158,090 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 914
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,743 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member outer skin chassis is rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,635 miles

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 6 Apr 2021 135,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,195 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 135,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,890 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 134,871 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 133,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,070 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 131,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,948 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,189 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 115,189 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,674 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 57,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,521 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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BSK 914 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BSK 914, 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 BSK 914 registered?

BSK 914 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BSK 914 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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