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CN02 JYR

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,818 mi
Last recorded107,818 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 107,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 84,065 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 84,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,824 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,356 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,672 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,836 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,836 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,583 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 JYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

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

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