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BU51 XXY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

271,317 mi
Last recorded271,317 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 271,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper u/j (2.2.2 (b))

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

fuel filler cap slightly loose but still working

Fail 4 Aug 2025 271,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper u/j (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

fuel filler cap slightly loose but still working

Pass 8 Aug 2024 264,274 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 257,847 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 257,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 252,980 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 245,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 245,336 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear radius arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 244,414 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 236,564 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 236,491 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 227,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 227,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 215,861 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 215,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 205,197 miles

bodywork deteriating generally

brake anti - slips showing wear

cab tatty passenger seat squab deteriated

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear hub bearings slight endfloat eveident

Fail 11 Sep 2015 205,189 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body work paneling (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low pattern not clear (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired reflector (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play excess hub movement and oil loss hub swivel covering components (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

bodywork deteriating generally

brake anti - slips showing wear

cab tatty passenger seat squab deteriated

rear hub bearings slight endfloat eveident

Pass 20 Aug 2014 197,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 182,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 151,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 130,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 118,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 118,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low . oil leek at filter . hose clip brocken at front cross member , slight play in steering damper bush ,

Pass 10 Dec 2007 110,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 107,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 103,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 96,759 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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BU51 XXY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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