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BT02 WAU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,822 mi
Last recorded141,822 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 141,822 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 137,452 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,195 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 134,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 128,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 124,823 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,620 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,074 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,894 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front hub oil seals have a slight leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,178 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outward facing sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,378 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 58,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAU, 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 BT02 WAU registered?

BT02 WAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is BT02 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 WAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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