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CK52 OHA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 OHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,555 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT DIFF OIL SEAL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 91,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,154 miles

Offside cab step slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 65,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 64,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 64,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,978 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 513,875 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 48,794 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 44,454 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 May 2007 39,814 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,842 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 OHA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

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

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