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BX02 YJO

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 YJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,895 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 89,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,992 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,974 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,789 miles

Front wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,789 miles

Front wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,607 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,122 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 YJO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

BX02 YJO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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