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BX02 YSF

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 68,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,914 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 59,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 57,546 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 53,422 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,882 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,660 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 5,841 miles

PLEASE NOTE !! SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY IN TRANVERSE FRONT STEERING SHOCK ABSORBER (RIGHT SIDE)

PLEASE NOTE!! REAR SERVICE (FOOT) BRAKES JUDDERING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 5,608 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 YSF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

BX02 YSF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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