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CE52 EZJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,550 mi
Last recorded132,550 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 132,434 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 132,404 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,372 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,371 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,612 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,611 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,918 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,325 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front hub seal has a slight leak of oil

the front diff has a slight leak of oil

Fail 15 Jun 2015 97,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front hub seal has a slight leak of oil

the front diff has a slight leak of oil

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,581 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,726 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,656 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,338 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,226 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,728 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,068 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,845 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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CE52 EZJ 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 75%.

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 CE52 EZJ, 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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CE52 EZJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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