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BX02 SXG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,664 mi
Last recorded138,664 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 SXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2019 134,602 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 134,595 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure chassis out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure rear side facing seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,302 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Front steering & suspension dust covers deteriorated (BORDERLINE)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 132,267 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Front steering & suspension dust covers deteriorated (BORDERLINE)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,811 miles

All brake discs corroded & starting to pit

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ON CALIPERS CORRODED (BORDERLINE)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Emissions smoky

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (BORDERLINE)

Front number plate secured with cable ties & slightly loose

Offside rear side facing seat belt defective

Steering damper has slight play in bush

VARIOUS SUSPENSION & STEERING DUST COVERS DETERIORATED (BORDERLINE)

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,750 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs look worn

nearside rear inner surface of disc heavily pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,042 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlights almost blue in colour but emit white light on beam setter.

drivers door mirror deteriorating around edges.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,042 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlights almost blue in colour but emit white light on beam setter.

drivers door mirror deteriorating around edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

check all brake pads

check front steering damper fitting

engine oil just above min

slight leak on both front hubs

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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BX02 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX02 SXG, 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 BX02 SXG registered?

BX02 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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