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CN02 JXR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 JXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,098 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 10,098 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering damper arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,315 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 May 2018 92,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,429 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bar corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,740 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 84,012 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,675 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,435 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,029 miles

steering damper bush deteriated

Fail 2 May 2008 40,028 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

steering damper bush deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2007 33,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,311 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 JXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JXR, 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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CN02 JXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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