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CN02 JVU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 79,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front part of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,980 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 77,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering arm mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,642 miles

unable to fully inspect underside due to heavily wax oiled protection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,424 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,421 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Brake servo cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear steering arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,903 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,137 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,074 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,093 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front hub oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,170 miles

slight lubricant leak from n/s/front swivel assembly

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being thickly undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,093 miles

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

unable to axcess all rear seat belts

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,071 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 JVU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

CN02 JVU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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