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C6 SVP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

219,213 mi
Last recorded219,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 219,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 215,993 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 213,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 211,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 207,317 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jun 2022 207,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis holed at both rear tie rods front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member holed at towbar mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jun 2021 206,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

both rear bump stops missing

transfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes

Fail 2 Jun 2021 206,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes contaminated with oil, swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

both rear bump stops missing

transfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes

Pass 4 Jun 2020 203,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner/outter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both axle input hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear output of transfer box prop brake area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front swivel hub seals slight leak

coolant level low

fuel pump noisey

Pass 3 May 2019 199,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump noisey in tank

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2018 196,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump noisey

Fail 30 May 2018 196,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump noisey

Pass 13 May 2017 193,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

oil leak from engine

parking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)

stain on fuel tank

Fail 8 May 2017 193,065 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

oil leak from engine

parking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)

stain on fuel tank

Pass 18 May 2016 187,683 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft rear u/j dry

Fail 18 May 2016 187,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking down rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear tie rod mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft rear u/j dry

Pass 12 May 2015 179,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 172,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 172,832 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front prop u/j worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 162,245 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 162,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 153,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 145,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 145,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,981 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 49,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,341 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 (1.1.5c)

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

both rear and offside front mudflaps missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,341 miles

both rear and offside front mudflaps missing

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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C6 SVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 C6 SVP, 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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C6 SVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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