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BT02 KHD

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 KHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,601 miles

Middle row seats missing at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Next to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,601 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Middle row seats missing at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Next to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,237 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,212 miles

Offside rear hub slightly leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,212 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear hub slightly leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 46,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads on limit of1.6mm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,865 miles

rear pads on limit of1.6mm

Pass 30 May 2007 36,333 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,158 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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BT02 KHD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT02 KHD, 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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BT02 KHD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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