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BX02 YBK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 158,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,926 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))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,902 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,652 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,652 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rusted through (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,597 miles

Front slight leak at front diff

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,331 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff slight leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,354 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,354 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,842 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 108,842 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,134 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,055 miles

Slight wear in both sides rear shock absorber bushes

Slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,107 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 YBK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

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

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