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BX02 XZN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

150,022 mi
Last recorded150,022 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 150,022 miles

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

Front washers weak

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,555 miles

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 2 front outer seats fitted at time of test ()

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tail door middle hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides outer side walls slight damage and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Standard fitment seat belt missing Only front 2 outer belts fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 145,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 141,442 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 141,442 miles

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,130 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 133,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,642 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various seat belts deteriorated but not weakened

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,642 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd row (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various seat belts deteriorated but not weakened

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

centre brake light not working

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,523 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

centre brake light not working

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,878 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

spare wheel carrier has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 94,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,717 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,949 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front swivel joints leaking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,873 miles

Both swivel housing seals leaking

Center brake light not working

Engine oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,873 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Both swivel housing seals leaking

Center brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight leak from steering box

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,725 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 38,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 191,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 190,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 190,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 10,800 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2005 10,752 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

ADVISE STEERING BOX LEAKING

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 XZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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