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CK52 JPU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 JPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,760 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 90,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,887 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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CK52 JPU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CK52 JPU, 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 CK52 JPU registered?

CK52 JPU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is CK52 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 JPU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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