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BU02 XCL

2002 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,797 mi
Last recorded107,797 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover98,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 107,797 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side back bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,436 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,651 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,505 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,020 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,102 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,059 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BU02 XCL is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 98,325 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 XCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU02 XCL registered?

BU02 XCL is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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