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C2 SBK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,609 mi
Last recorded179,609 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 179,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 179,609 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 177,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill /Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 176,933 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 176,933 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 175,063 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 175,063 miles

Offside 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 cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 171,362 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front have cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 153,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,516 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 115,516 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 927,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,582 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,925 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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C2 SBK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C2 SBK, 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 C2 SBK registered?

C2 SBK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is C2 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 SBK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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