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CA02 WZE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,164 mi
Last recorded121,164 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 121,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,754 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 27,319 miles

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

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 WZE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CA02 WZE, 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

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What year was CA02 WZE registered?

CA02 WZE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is CA02 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 WZE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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