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C639 UNV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

12,228 mi
Last recorded12,228 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 UNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 12,228 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BORDERLINE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

play in n/s/f hub joint and seal BORDERLINE

steering box damp

Pass 7 Dec 2021 10,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake test failed (suspect oil in drum)

wear in hub joint

Fail 25 Nov 2021 10,867 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake test failed (suspect oil in drum)

wear in hub joint

Pass 2 Dec 2020 8,412 miles

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

front brake pad wear low

front number plate

slight wear in hub joint

Pass 8 Nov 2019 7,652 miles

condition of number plates

Fail 8 Nov 2019 7,652 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not illuminating (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

condition of number plates

Pass 12 Nov 2018 6,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 6,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 6,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 1,696 miles

all tyres perishing

free play at steering wheel

n/s/f hub seal leaking

repairs to baulk head and floors

Pass 2 Jul 2016 9 miles

Nearside inner hub seal slight leak

Fail 17 May 2016 40,001 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub leak (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,007 miles

Exhaust system badky corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 40,007 miles

Exhaust system badky corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,007 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight nosie from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2010 44,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

slight nosie from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,426 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 30,426 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C639 UNV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C639 UNV, 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 C639 UNV registered?

C639 UNV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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The MOT history for C639 UNV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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