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BX02 YAE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,664 mi
Last recorded149,664 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 149,664 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,597 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,671 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,588 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,279 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 143,252 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil springs corroded

Offside Front Chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Body mounts corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,842 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades split on ends.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Not excessive. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Not excessive. (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both front. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,680 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear detachable outer riggers have advanced corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,680 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear detachable outer riggers have advanced corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 107,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all spring cups/rear crossmember and vehicle corroding in places.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 107,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all spring cups/rear crossmember and vehicle corroding in places.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,981 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING IN PLACES. O/S/F TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 47,136 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,375 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 YAE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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