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CE02 AYV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,806 mi
Last recorded145,806 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 AYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 145,806 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,601 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 142,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded and front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. Marked with chalk.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,365 miles

Driver seat swab damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,997 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 106,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 92,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,358 miles

offside front steering box slight leak

Pass 24 May 2008 50,185 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 36,659 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 29,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 29,343 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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CE02 AYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE02 AYV, 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 CE02 AYV registered?

CE02 AYV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is CE02 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 AYV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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