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BX02 YBT

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,980 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both ends badly swollen. Top ferrule is very "crunchy" beneath protective rubber. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken free from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,887 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chipped on lower edge. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 74,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,614 miles

Both tractor joint leaking

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Rear cross member holed and corroded (no rear seats or towbar fitted at time of test

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,608 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axel "A" frame (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are perished

Both tractor joints leaking

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Rear crossmember very corroded and holed

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,168 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,072 miles

Offside rear brake has slight judder

Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,065 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,306 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,816 miles

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,528 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 YBT 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 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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