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CA02 WYW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 WYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 136,070 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished and cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak on the transfer box

slight wear in the front propshaft rear uj

steering damper bush is worn

Fail 15 Sep 2022 136,064 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre badly perished and cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak on the transfer box

slight wear in the front propshaft rear uj

steering damper bush is worn

Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,949 miles

nearside and offside front axle support bushes are worn

play in the front pannard nearside bush

Fail 20 Aug 2021 131,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front axle support bushes are worn

play in the front pannard nearside bush

transmission stuck in diff lock

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,994 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,910 miles

front number plate is damaged

front steering damper bushes are worn

under side of vehicle is very dirty and mud contaminated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 121,901 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front number plate is damaged

front steering damper bushes are worn

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

under side of vehicle is very dirty and mud contaminated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,541 miles

slight leak from the steering box

Fail 17 Jan 2017 115,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak from the steering box

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,199 miles

power steering box weeping

Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,199 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

power steering box weeping

rear propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,638 miles

rear propshaft uj becoming worn

slight oil leak on steering box

slight oil leak on the rear diff input seal

Fail 5 Jan 2015 109,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear propshaft uj becoming worn

slight oil leak on steering box

slight oil leak on the rear diff input seal

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,342 miles

drivers seatbelt staulk in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight fluid weep on steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,287 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r brake disc deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r brake disc deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 41,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,044 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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CA02 WYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CA02 WYW, 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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CA02 WYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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