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BX02 YAA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 YAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,465 miles

all brake pipes corroded

signs off corrosion to underside and chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

signs off corrosion to underside and chassis

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,028 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,157 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 111,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 111,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,549 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inop

long hand brake travel

nearside rear shocker sleeve loose

offside rear door difficult to latch

Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inop

long hand brake travel

nearside rear shocker sleeve loose

offside rear door difficult to latch

Pass 9 May 2011 92,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 83,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 65,366 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YAA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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