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BX02 UEF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 UEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,641 miles

General suspension corrosion

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal has slight leak/dampness

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

Offside Front Swivel seal has slight leak/dampness

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 101,559 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg, marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg, marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel joints - slight leak

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,707 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,390 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes over rear axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged All four outer seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,292 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged All four outer seat belts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,501 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Seal, Close to contaminating brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column to UJ loose in joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,485 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also exhaust system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

partial rear seat remove / seat belt also removed

Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,426 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter housing detatched (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure bench seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also exhaust system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,168 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on underside and exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2017 84,168 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on underside and exhaust

high level stop inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,692 miles

corrosion on exhaust

grease around front hubs

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,478 miles

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

leak at front hub seals

steering box damp

wear on discs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,478 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

leak at front hub seals

steering box damp

tread staring to seperate on rear tyres

wear on discs

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,687 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,573 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

power steering pump noisy on lock to lock

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,349 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,692 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 UEF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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