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BU51 XXZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,046 mi
Last recorded159,046 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 159,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 159,045 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,699 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 22 Mar 2023 157,681 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 156,257 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 156,257 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 152,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk, dust cover has a slight split/cut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 152,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery poor

Fuel strap fixing corroded/broken nearside

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several tears/cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk, dust cover has a slight split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 145,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Chassis end panel. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 140,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 140,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 138,124 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 138,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing. (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front road wheel corroded.

slight play in top rear axle ball joint.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 135,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front road wheel corroded.

offside wiper blade torn on ends.

slight play in top rear axle ball joint.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strong advise play in steering box arm ball joint

Fail 3 Jan 2014 130,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strong advise play in steering box arm ball joint

Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2012 115,768 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front door not always closing.

Nearside rear lower shock absorber lower bush cup damaged.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front road wheel corroded.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 115,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front door not always closing.

Nearside rear lower shock absorber lower bush cup damaged.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside front road wheel corroded.

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 100,722 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 61,131 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 XXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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