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BX51 GKY

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

157,308 mi
Last recorded157,308 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 GKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 157,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 areas of corrosion front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 151,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 151,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,828 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,381 miles

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

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

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

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

all steering joint boots badly cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 129,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,231 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 113,561 miles

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

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated rigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated rigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rigger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,491 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,186 miles

Fluid leak from above bell housing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering damper bush badly worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,186 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fluid leak from above bell housing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering damper bush badly worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,871 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,867 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,944 miles

slight free play in steering damper bush

Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,950 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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BX51 GKY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BX51 GKY, 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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BX51 GKY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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