MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlight securing ring corroded (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight securing ring corroded and broken (4.1.1 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside font /front Track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear under body surface rust
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)
front to rear under-body slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BT02 WBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 WBY, 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
How do I check the history of BT02 WBY?
You can check the full history of BT02 WBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BT02 WBY registered?
BT02 WBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2002.
Is BT02 WBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT02 WBY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BT02 WBY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT02 WBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.