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BX02 TAV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 TAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 121,415 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Fail 8 May 2026 121,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2024 118,076 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Pass 9 May 2023 117,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "a" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,949 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2022 116,949 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,484 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 101,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,354 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,412 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,585 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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BX02 TAV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

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

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