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CN02 JYF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,009 mi
Last recorded149,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 149,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 129,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,858 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,484 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 93,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 85,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,426 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 521,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 521,219 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,131 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,269 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 JYF 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

CN02 JYF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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