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2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,708 mi
Last recorded24,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 24,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,427 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,485 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 21,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

6 nails o/s/r tyre

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 20,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 19,194 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,188 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 18,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,959 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,092 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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1 CVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1 CVX, 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 1 CVX registered?

1 CVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is 1 CVX safe to buy?

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