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CB02 MUD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,129 mi
Last recorded186,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2021 186,129 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 180,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 174,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 166,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,807 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint plus boot has a split (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,055 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,602 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,479 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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CB02 MUD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CB02 MUD, 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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What year was CB02 MUD registered?

CB02 MUD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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