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BX02 YBJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,523 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 128,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram insecure BUSH WORN (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working PUMP NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up FRONT SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up REAR SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,493 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 127,486 miles

Central Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,236 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near and offside bolt on body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 126,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near and offside bolt on body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 125,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front steering damper lower bush has slight play

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions still high after 2 tests and road test. Plate limit: 1.93 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed where it joins longeron or rear longitudinal member of chassis frame in two places (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area to the offside of master cylinder assembly corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on the long track rod BEHIND the axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. pair of seats directly behind driver's seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed where it joins longeron or rear longitudinal member of chassis frame in one place (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front steering damper lower bush has slight play

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 123,566 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,757 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 117,716 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective is split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (G) arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both upper shock absorber bushes have slight wear.

Pass 18 May 2017 111,413 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 111,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 108,693 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes. (2.7.4)

nail in n/s front tyre.

Fail 17 May 2016 108,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes. (2.7.4)

nail in n/s front tyre.

Pass 26 May 2015 104,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 104,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2014 101,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 99,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 99,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,677 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,674 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,591 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 YBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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