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BU02 XDD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 51,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,425 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 30,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 170,640 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 XDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU02 XDD, 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 BU02 XDD?

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What year was BU02 XDD registered?

BU02 XDD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is BU02 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 XDD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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