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BX02 YAJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,189 mi
Last recorded128,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,189 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 128,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

prop shaft onto handbrake drum ( bolts incorrect )

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,720 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

steering box damp with oil

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 112,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,779 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing mounting bolt missing from chassis (6.6.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,689 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,972 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,557 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,102 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid getting down

coolant level slightly low

front diff.input seal damp

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s windscreen wiper blade end slightly torn

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,192 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid getting down

coolant level slightly low

front diff.input seal damp

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s windscreen wiper blade end slightly torn

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel slightly long

intercooler hose rubbing on body

n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear prop.shaft front flange insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel slightly long

intercooler hose rubbing on body

n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear prop.shaft front flange insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,880 miles

front hub oil seals leaking grease, hub surfaces slightly pitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front hub oil seals leaking grease, hub surfaces slightly pitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,573 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 YAJ 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 60%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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