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CN02 JVA

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 JVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 100,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,778 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 97,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,770 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,769 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 93,286 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 93,286 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,129 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 84,685 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 84,685 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,345 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 81,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 78,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,695 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 53,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,773 miles

Front wipers always automatically operating

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers always automatically operating

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,664 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 JVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

CN02 JVA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is CN02 JVA safe to buy?

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