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C9 BJW

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,411 mi
Last recorded184,411 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 184,411 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 171,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 152,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rear uj

Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,490 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,972 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,967 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 39,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,389 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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C9 BJW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C9 BJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 BJW registered?

C9 BJW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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