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A16 CVG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 108,474 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 108,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,020 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel no tow bar fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel joints slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2019 103,936 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lap belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced part of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged rear third row seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting part of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking oil /grease

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil /grease

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,714 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,906 miles

Brake pipes and unions corroded in places

Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipes and unions corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,183 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 64,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,887 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres wearing thin in some places

Fail 2 Jun 2012 60,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres wearing thin in some places

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 43,555 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,969 miles

side step tubing heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 19,835 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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A16 CVG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A16 CVG, 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 A16 CVG registered?

A16 CVG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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