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BX02 YBL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,364 mi
Last recorded173,364 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 173,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,024 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,923 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2022 147,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,915 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2020 133,913 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,769 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAKING

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 10 May 2018 113,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 103,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,688 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,599 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 81,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 81,885 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,436 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,245 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure and legiable

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,343 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 YBL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

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

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