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BU51 XXS

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 116,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,910 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,925 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing Tyres catching on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 98,925 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR X-MEMBER MARKED YELLOW (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED YELLOW (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose REAR PROPSHAFT , FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X-MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings UNDER STEERING BOX MARKED YELLOW (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system lightly rubbing Tyres catching on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 96,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,293 miles

brake pipes rusty

ns mirror cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes rusty

ns mirror cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2012 155,770 miles

both door mirrors cracked

oil leak above steering box

rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2012 155,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door mirrors cracked

oil leak above steering box

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,908 miles

front discs thinning and pads approx 90% worn

front to rear brake pipes rusty

ns door mirror cracked

slight front brake judder

slight lift in drag link ends

Fail 9 Mar 2011

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ns door mirror cracked

slight front brake judder

slight lift in drag link ends

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front discs thinning and pads approx 90% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 143,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 127,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 92,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,969 miles

all four brake discs worn

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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BU51 XXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU51 XXS, 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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BU51 XXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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