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CHA 5F

2002 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,174 mi
Last recorded173,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 5F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 173,174 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body support cross member severely corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 173,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear body support cross member severely corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 171,304 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

all doors correded at bottom

nearside front bumber corner missing

Fail 18 Apr 2023 171,304 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

all doors correded at bottom

nearside front bumber corner missing

Pass 30 Mar 2022 170,207 miles

All 4 doors corroded at the bottom.

Nearside Front Bumper cover missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Control arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres. (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 170,207 miles

All 4 doors corroded at the bottom.

Nearside Front Bumper cover missing.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Control arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,748 miles

All 4 doors corroded at bottom.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 168,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 155,997 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 155,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 155,994 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 150,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 147,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,652 miles

Centre body support crossmember slightly weakened by corrosion

Fuel filter corroding

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

No towbar fitted at time of test

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

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

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

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear crossmember body support mounting points slightly corroded

Rear crossmember corroded outside any prescribed areas

Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre body support crossmember slightly weakened by corrosion

Fuel filter corroding

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

No towbar fitted at time of test

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

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

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

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear crossmember body support mounting points slightly corroded

Rear crossmember corroded outside any prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2012 140,929 miles

Centre body support rail corroded but not exessive

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering drive belt cracking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 140,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre body support rail corroded but not exessive

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering drive belt cracking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 132,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 116,951 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 108,417 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Water in right hand headlight

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 108,417 miles

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

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

Water in right hand headlight

Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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CHA 5F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHA 5F, 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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CHA 5F is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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