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CK02 GDZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,410 mi
Last recorded178,410 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 GDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 178,410 miles

All steering, suspension and braking componenets corroded

All tyres worn close to markers

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,355 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all chassis repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,337 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all chassis repairs covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,256 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,923 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering swivels weeping fluid

Fail 3 Aug 2021 150,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering swivels weeping fluid

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,107 miles

both front Axle swivel joint weeping

Fail 5 Aug 2020 149,105 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front Axle swivel joint weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2019 145,609 miles

Nearside Front Ball swivel slight leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ball swivel slight leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,433 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 137,769 miles

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

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

Oil weeping from engine, transfer box, front differential and power steering box.

Wiper park mechanism faulty. Wipers can be parked manually.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,918 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 134,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre rear brake pipe fouling on chassis edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake pipe fouling on spring cup

Pass 6 May 2015 130,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 121,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre app limit

rear pads getting low

slight wear in rear shocker bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2010 121,704 miles

n/s front tyre app limit

rear pads getting low

slight wear in rear shocker bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,287 miles

wiper rack worn

Fail 23 Apr 2009 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

wiper rack worn

Pass 6 May 2008 104,602 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 104,594 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 89,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 76,546 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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