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BX02 YAD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,519 mi
Last recorded120,519 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,519 miles

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

Corrosion to front footwells visible underneath in corners

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rubber bump stop missing

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

both front steering swivel hubs weeping grease

Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,721 miles

Front swivels wet

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s - both upper + lower shock bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 119,720 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front swivels wet

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s - both upper + lower shock bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,943 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer face has a chip missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 117,698 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,194 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 111,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,098 miles

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

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 YAD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YAD, 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 YAD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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