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BX02 TSU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 131,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 131,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Swivel ball has a slight leak.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,298 miles

ADVICE CLUTH PADEL STIFF.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDE. (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view BOTH SIDE. (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVICE WIPER NOT PARKING PROPELY.

Pass 3 May 2017 128,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 126,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,126 miles

FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY DAMP

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

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,126 miles

FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY DAMP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,457 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,848 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,848 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,061 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

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

STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN AND RUBBER SPLIT

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,365 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,044 miles

Exhaust system poor condition - heavily corroded

Rear brakes in poor condition

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,248 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 TSU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

BX02 TSU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BX02 TSU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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