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CK02 GBY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 GBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,113 miles

Nearside mirror lens slightly cracked

Nearside rear tyre has perishing to tread/sidewall

Offside rear tyre has perishing to tread/sidewall

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2025 156,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside mirror lens slightly cracked

Nearside rear tyre has perishing to tread/sidewall

Offside rear tyre has perishing to tread/sidewall

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2024 152,327 miles

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

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

Offside front swivel joint worn/play

Fail 20 Mar 2024 152,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside front swivel joint worn/play

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,915 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2022 143,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2021 139,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,997 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,420 miles

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

slight play from offside front swivel joint

slight play in steering top uj

Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight play from offside front swivel joint

slight play in steering top uj

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 126,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis legs in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,683 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)

hand brake near end travel

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,673 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)

hand brake near end travel

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front swivel joint leaking

Rear propshaft, rear UJ worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,347 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front swivel joint leaking

Rear propshaft, rear UJ worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,757 miles

Rear propshaft, rear UJ worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,757 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear propshaft, rear UJ worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tractor joint leaking fluid

Top steering UJ has slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tractor joint leaking fluid

Top steering UJ has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,839 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,786 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air intake pipe dislocated

n/s/f seat damaged

o/s/f swivel corroded

oil pressure warning inop

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,359 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,356 miles

Centre Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 40,361 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damage

minor play in steering damper

unable to find center seat belt as to check

Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,474 miles

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

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

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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CK02 GBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 CK02 GBY, 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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CK02 GBY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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