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C16 RCK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 118,860 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,232 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,241 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 115,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,052 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,267 miles

Front both spheres leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,433 miles

Front both axle spheres leaking

Front diff pinion seal leaking

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deformed

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front both axle spheres leaking

Front diff pinion seal leaking

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deformed

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,020 miles

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

advise meatal brake pipes have been under sealed

advise tyres slightly mishappen

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise meatal brake pipes have been under sealed

advise tyres slightly mishappen

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,639 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,401 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 52,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,401 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,118 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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C16 RCK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C16 RCK, 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 C16 RCK registered?

C16 RCK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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