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BT02 WBY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,137 mi
Last recorded64,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 63,609 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 62,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,769 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,788 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,775 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,337 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 59,337 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,644 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,415 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,341 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,262 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,262 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,989 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,989 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,773 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 20,182 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was BT02 WBY registered?

BT02 WBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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