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CE52 EZN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 EZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 90,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 73,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,306 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,640 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,523 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 EZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CE52 EZN, 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 CE52 EZN registered?

CE52 EZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CE52 EZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 EZN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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