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CJZ 7340

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,912 mi
Last recorded129,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 7340
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,680 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 127,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 12,944 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,942 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,741 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,253 miles

bottom engine cover broken

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,268 miles

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

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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CJZ 7340 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJZ 7340, 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 CJZ 7340 registered?

CJZ 7340 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is CJZ 7340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJZ 7340 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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