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BV51 FBO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

183,436 mi
Last recorded183,436 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 183,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 183,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 177,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside front hub seals have slight weep

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 177,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside front hub seals have slight weep

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 171,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive General Underside of Engine/Gearbox/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 164,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across The Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 164,308 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

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

Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across The Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine and under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 157,573 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back side and Under Engine Generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to Chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,708 miles

Front Swivel hubs slight leak

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 152,708 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Swivel hubs slight leak

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 152,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Door catch very loose!! (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both; swivel hubs slight leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 148,328 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

swivel ball grease leak front x2

Fail 29 Oct 2019 148,318 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

swivel ball grease leak front x2

Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,807 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 141,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Centre body crossmember/support corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 127,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter at rear (7.2.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. All three seats centre row (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Centre body crossmember/support corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,249 miles

Corrosion to rear body crossmember

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Corrosion to rear body crossmember

Traction control lamp illuminated

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 107,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wiperblade in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness around fuel filter

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,862 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,240 miles

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

both front seatbelts slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,799 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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BV51 FBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BV51 FBO, 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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BV51 FBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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