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CK51 TSV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 TSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 129,115 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 129,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,558 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis has corrosion (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering damper leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake line (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake line (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,802 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member x 6 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,675 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,951 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 106,912 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear axle upper wishbone bushs and ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,635 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 103,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,405 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,405 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,639 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Hand brake has long travel.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Hand brake has long travel.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,817 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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CK51 TSV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CK51 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

CK51 TSV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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