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C4 TLE

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 138,290 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,102 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and off side rear (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 130,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 126,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012
Pass 12 Feb 2011 106,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,097 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,088 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,301 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 57,301 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C4 TLE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C4 TLE, 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 C4 TLE registered?

C4 TLE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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