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BWC 839

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWC 839
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,437 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2025 40,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulating valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front diff has light oil leak from drain bung area

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,521 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2024 39,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 37,110 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,573 miles

fuel filter hosing damp but not leaking

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,738 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 26,738 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 19,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,674 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 13,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 118,506 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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BWC 839 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BWC 839, 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 BWC 839 registered?

BWC 839 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is BWC 839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWC 839 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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