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BX02 YBO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,367 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 89,059 miles

Nearside Front steering knuckle leaking oil

Offside Front steering knuckle leaking oil

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mount floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

various areas of corrosion but not excessive

various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,158 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front And Offside Front Seat Belts Have A Slight Fray

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Diff Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight leak from seal

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Front tyre side wall is perishing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight leak from seal

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,680 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,680 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from front axle joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from front axle joints

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,884 miles

offside front wheel arch damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,766 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,461 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 YBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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