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BT02 UBC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,392 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 140,591 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2024 140,591 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,643 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside step panel/bar corroded

oil leaks to engine and gearbox

some travel at brake pedal

corrosion to brake pipes

general underbody corrosion

steering box damp/oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,361 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside side step corroded

oil dampness at gearbox area

oil dampness at steering box

some free travel at brake pedal

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,551 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel filter insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2018 122,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine squeal (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel filter insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,179 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 121,128 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush to rear (2.7.4)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking advise new seal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking advise new seal

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

noise from both front hubs

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2016 116,676 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,143 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 85,067 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 79,846 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,059 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,425 miles

both rear shocks have slight play in gland

Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shocks have slight play in gland

Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 28,540 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 UBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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