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CK51 EOS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 EOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,396 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2024 68,160 miles

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

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

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 29 Nov 2023 66,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,916 miles

Play in rear differential

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,376 miles

corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,166 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,127 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 626,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,781 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,218 miles

slight perishing front n/s and o/s and n/s/r tyre side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight perishing on tyre side walls front n/s ando/s and rear n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,627 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,604 miles

both rear shockabsorber top mounts

nearside wiper

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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CK51 EOS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 CK51 EOS, 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 CK51 EOS registered?

CK51 EOS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is CK51 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 EOS shows 26 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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