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BU02 XDO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover omitted (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,205 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 118,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,840 miles

Offside Front seatbelt stork case missing

Fail 12 Mar 2021 113,839 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt stuck under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt stork case missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 110,105 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,897 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 104,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,774 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,774 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,766 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,004 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,278 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,635 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 XDO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDO, 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

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What year was BU02 XDO registered?

BU02 XDO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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