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DX02 BTE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,111 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

drivers seat base worn

exhaust back box mount broken

passenger seat base badly worn

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 26 Mar 2015 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers seat base worn

exhaust back box mount broken

passenger seat base badly worn

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,235 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside seat base worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight fraying on offsude front seat belt

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,235 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside seat base worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight fraying on offsude front seat belt

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,190 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside seat riped

Sligth leak from steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside seat riped

Sligth leak from steering box

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Passangers seat base worn out

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tow bar socket corroded and broken

Vehicle dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,680 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Passangers seat base worn out

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tow bar socket corroded and broken

Vehicle dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,954 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Handbreak requires slight adjustment

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight leak from p.a.s. steering box

Fail 28 Mar 2009 68,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,106 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 55,106 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,462 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 49,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DX02 BTE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DX02 BTE, 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 DX02 BTE registered?

DX02 BTE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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