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BV51 FBY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,503 mi
Last recorded113,503 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 113,503 miles

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

Offside Front Front footwell area corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring hanger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,383 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near middle crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,368 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake hose failure and fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near middle crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,525 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,081 miles

centre stop lamp not working

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,978 miles

Coolant leak

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

NOTE : aux center rear lap belt catch non functional.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 86,968 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

NOTE : aux center rear lap belt catch non functional.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,505 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,861 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,470 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 76,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 45,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,505 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 35,505 miles

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

oil leak from offside front swivel hub

slight movement in offside rear A frame bush

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 FBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FBY, 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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What year was BV51 FBY registered?

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

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