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CK51 YTZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,815 mi
Last recorded152,815 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 152,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 145,180 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,402 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft / joint worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat damaged and deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective tread below minimum requirements for road use

Fail 3 Jun 2024 140,397 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.93 1/m recorded value 3.26 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft / joint worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat damaged and deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 134,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 126,216 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 117,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 110,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 97,013 miles

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 91,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 91,070 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,232 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 76,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 62,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 36,891 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,891 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 30,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,296 miles

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

cenmter front seat belt missing, non obligatory

Pass 18 May 2006 19,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 19,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked but still good vision to rear

Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,997 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 YTZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

CK51 YTZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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