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CN02 JTO

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 JTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 160,453 miles

Front propshaft rear uj worn.

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

Fail 15 May 2015 160,445 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front propshaft rear uj worn.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 160,426 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 160,398 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 157,650 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 157,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 151,064 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside of vehicle coated in black wax

Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 139,979 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 139,976 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 80,501 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 JTO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN02 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

CN02 JTO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CN02 JTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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