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CHZ 8223

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 8223
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,445 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,346 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 92,345 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,634 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,906 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 75,008 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,161 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,961 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,961 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,786 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s swivel hub slightly leaking.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,786 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s swivel hub slightly leaking.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s swivel hub leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,778 miles

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

o/s swivel hub leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,977 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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CHZ 8223 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CHZ 8223, 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 CHZ 8223 registered?

CHZ 8223 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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