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BX02 TCO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,950 mi
Last recorded37,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Aug 2023 31,384 miles

Front steering dumper - play in bush

Pass 21 Dec 2021 27,299 miles

Front steering dumper - play in bush

Fail 17 Dec 2021 27,298 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking around high pressure pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boomerang arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front steering dumper - play in bush

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 21,262 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 20,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,749 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 18,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,533 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 TCO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

BX02 TCO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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