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BX02 TNN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 149,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 142,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jul 2010 130,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,471 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,471 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,163 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,304 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 TNN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

BX02 TNN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is BX02 TNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 TNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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