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CJZ 8649

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 8649
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 147,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 147,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 140,909 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,909 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 137,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 128,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,939 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,501 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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CJZ 8649 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 8649, 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 8649 registered?

CJZ 8649 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is CJZ 8649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJZ 8649 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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