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C8 MRP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,906 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front hub seals weeping grease

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside front hub seals weeping grease

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,260 miles

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

slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,664 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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C8 MRP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C8 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C8 MRP?

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What year was C8 MRP registered?

C8 MRP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is C8 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MRP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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