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BX02 XZV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,940 mi
Last recorded153,940 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 153,940 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Oct 2025 153,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93/1.98. smoke level too high and voided test, filled workshop with smoke (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle crossmember in front of rear axle is corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2024 145,133 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 82,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,267 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 81,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam tracta joint (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,166 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,923 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,355 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,806 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,246 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,608 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,025 miles

rear number plate light is slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,813 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 XZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

BX02 XZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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