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CN02 JVX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,407 mi
Last recorded142,407 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,682 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,383 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords only just passed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,383 miles

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

Coil spring corroded fronts and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords only just passed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements comes on only when full beam is on (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,851 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,834 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,742 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,742 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear shock absorber top bushes worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 46,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,886 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 JVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

CN02 JVX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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