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CL02 JET

2020 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,254 mi
Last recorded47,254 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 JET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,468 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 42,468 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 148,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 40,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 137,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 36,192 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 123,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 123,047 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,270 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 105,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp output dim

Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 28,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 25,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 18,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,145 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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CL02 JET is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 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 CL02 JET, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CL02 JET registered?

CL02 JET is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2020.

Is CL02 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL02 JET shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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