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FG02 BXR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 156,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,444 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 152,427 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front front both sides swivel pin seals slight leek

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 145,347 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,366 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 141,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,792 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,035 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking ENGINE (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 120,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,456 miles

all metal brake pipes are coverd in underseal....

slight wear on rear shockabsorber bushes top and bottom....

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,777 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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FG02 BXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG02 BXR, 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 FG02 BXR registered?

FG02 BXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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