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BX02 TNF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 TNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 126,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg box (2.1.5 (a))

both h/lamp aims reset , were too high

Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,740 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 120,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 114,641 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 114,588 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 108,420 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear brake pipe onto the flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe onto flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,236 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 106,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,328 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,446 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,445 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,264 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,135 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 TNF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 BX02 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

BX02 TNF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is BX02 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 TNF 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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