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CK02 NUF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,878 mi
Last recorded35,878 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 NUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 35,878 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 30,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 21,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 14,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 130,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 124,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,447 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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CK02 NUF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CK02 NUF, 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 CK02 NUF registered?

CK02 NUF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is CK02 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK02 NUF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK02 NUF have outstanding finance?

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