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CN52 FUB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 FUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 71,596 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,479 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,145 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,391 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 48,065 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 421,152 miles

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

front diff lose in axle

Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front diff lose in axle

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,782 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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CN52 FUB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CN52 FUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN52 FUB registered?

CN52 FUB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CN52 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 FUB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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