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CN02 OCS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer axle swivel joint slight seepage

Offside Front Outer axle swivel joint slight seepage

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,235 miles

underbody wax oyled

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear a frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,535 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 89,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,651 miles

advise small free play in near side front hub

Fail 22 Nov 2007 62,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise small free play in near side front hub

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,928 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 OCS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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