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BX02 YAU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,715 mi
Last recorded183,715 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 183,715 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 178,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 172,934 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 167,866 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded and holed but overall secure

Nearside Rear body mount corroded but overall secure

Offside Rear body mount corroded and holed but overall secure

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

Pass 6 May 2022 163,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 157,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 154,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears near rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 154,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears near rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 143,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,882 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,521 miles

signs of slight derv leak at rear

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,276 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 YAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

BX02 YAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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