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BU02 XGY

2002 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,734 mi
Last recorded213,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover98,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 213,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 208,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 203,533 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 203,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear lower arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded covered in underseal

Pass 26 Feb 2021 194,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frame corroded

o/s/r brake binding

rear sub frame bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2020 189,920 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

suspension bushes perishing various.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 189,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills and rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

front and rear subframes corroded

suspension bushes perishing various.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 182,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2017 168,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 163,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 128,450 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 128,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 116,323 miles

both front rear bottom arms inner bushes weak

Fail 3 May 2013 116,295 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both front rear bottom arms inner bushes weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,103 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2011 104,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres close to limit and very low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,953 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 60,495 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,158 miles

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 XGY is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGY, 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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BU02 XGY is a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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