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CA02 WZJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,045 mi
Last recorded53,045 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,045 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 53,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,627 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,786 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,617 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,918 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,018 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,064 miles

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

nearside rear tie bar slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,603 miles

rear axle tie rod bent on nearside

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,664 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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CA02 WZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

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

Is CA02 WZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 WZJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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