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BX02 UDE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,862 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Small cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has discolored as got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,015 miles

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

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front and rear of vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,494 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,494 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 122,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 207 (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage out side of swept area.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 109,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area. (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage out side of swept area.

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,014 miles

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

Oil leak.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

screen cracked behind mirror

slight play in o/s swivel hub joint

slightly damp on rear fuel filter

Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

screen cracked behind mirror

slight play in o/s swivel hub joint

slightly damp on rear fuel filter

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,936 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 79,936 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,993 miles

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

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

both tractor seals leaking

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,993 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

both tractor seals leaking

exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,408 miles

nearside front seat balt damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front prop shaft universal joints misaligned

nearside front seat balt damaged

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,003 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 35,039 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 UDE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDE, 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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BX02 UDE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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