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CK52 UAE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,789 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

front hub seal leaking

n/s front wing damaged

reverse light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2024 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower hub pin joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

front hub seal leaking

n/s front wing damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,827 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2023 65,802 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,150 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight leak from hub seal

Offside Rear hub gasket slight leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light body damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

Pass 4 May 2021 62,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 62,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe end connection to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,840 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,403 miles

both front hub seals slightly damp

front number plate showing DET

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,957 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 53,947 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,691 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,829 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,137 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp glasses discoloured

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok (adjustable tow bar)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp glasses discoloured

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok (adjustable tow bar)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,604 miles

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok ( adjustable to bar )

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,592 miles

steering box drop arm slight oil seepage

tow bar & ball fitted with flexible cupling pin ok

Fail 5 Jan 2012 36,592 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steering box drop arm slight oil seepage

tow bar & ball fitted with flexible cupling pin ok

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,213 miles

n/s/f tyre on the legal tread limit

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok

Fail 7 Jan 2011 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre on the legal tread limit

tow bar ball & pin fitted ok

Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,174 miles

tow bar & ball fitted ok

washers frozen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,121 miles

oil level on min

washers frozen

Fail 7 Jan 2009 28,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level on min

washers frozen

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,696 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 14,696 miles

Centre Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

clutch pedal creap

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 UAE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CK52 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK52 UAE?

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What year was CK52 UAE registered?

CK52 UAE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is CK52 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 UAE shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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