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CK02 SYG

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,716 mi
Last recorded179,716 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 SYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 179,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 174,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 168,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 162,454 miles

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 162,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 161,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,692 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 161,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 159,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 155,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 155,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 155,283 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,281 miles

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

panhard bush

steering box damp

Pass 18 Aug 2014 151,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,534 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 131,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 121,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 112,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,868 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 700,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 560,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

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 SYG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SYG, 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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What year was CK02 SYG registered?

CK02 SYG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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