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BU02 XCA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,802 mi
Last recorded142,802 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front & rear corroding, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear differential housing damp with oil

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes worn with play detected (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel joint damp with oil

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but headlamp still secure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 141,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember excessively corroded in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered with grease/other material, specifically brake pipes located at rear axle and at rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,301 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link upper ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered with grease/other material, specifically brake pipes located at rear axle and at rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front brake pipes at caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located on rear chassis by flexible hose union slightly corroded, all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded located at rear axle casing and pipe located on chassis rail in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 109,552 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded located at rear axle casing and pipe located on chassis rail in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 948,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper has slight play in offside bush

Fail 8 Mar 2012 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper has slight play in offside bush

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,853 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 410,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 29,974 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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BU02 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU02 XCA, 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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BU02 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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