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CN02 JYH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,924 mi
Last recorded155,924 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 155,924 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 154,866 miles

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 154,866 miles

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front hub slight misting of oil

Offside Front hub slight misting of oil

Pass 31 Mar 2022 142,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 142,071 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,517 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside swivel seal slightly leaking

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside swivel seal slightly leaking

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,952 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Offside lower swivel hub bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Near side upper 'a' frame arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside rear upper 'a' frame arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,702 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf and osf tracta spherical housings leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,885 miles

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

sign of damp front hubs

slight play n/s/front & o/s/front ball joints & hubs

Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

sign of damp front hubs

slight play n/s/front & o/s/front ball joints & hubs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,842 miles

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

cut in n/s/rear side wall

sign of perishing rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2012 96,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cut in n/s/rear side wall

sign of perishing rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,246 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sign of damp rear of engine

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 87,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sign of damp rear of engine

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,639 miles

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

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

cracked front no plate

sign of perishing suspension bushes & rear no plate

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,914 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 367,546 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 JYH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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