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CN02 HAU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,877 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 105,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose in the holder (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 96,615 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 96,615 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,371 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,614 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,613 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,927 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 79,927 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all coilsprings deteriated

front washer jet poor condition

rear crossmember deteriated

slight weep from fuel regulator

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all coilsprings deteriated

front washer jet poor condition

rear crossmember deteriated

slight weep from fuel regulator

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,092 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,741 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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CN02 HAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN02 HAU, 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 CN02 HAU registered?

CN02 HAU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is CN02 HAU safe to buy?

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