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BX02 SZK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,695 mi
Last recorded49,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 49,103 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 49,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,869 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 48,869 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,594 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,594 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,586 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 43,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,638 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,113 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,113 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,701 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,701 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,374 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 19,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,660 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 15,660 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 SZK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This 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 BX02 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

BX02 SZK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BX02 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 SZK shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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