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CN52 GVG

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads worn to 5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Foldable foot step has heavy surface rust

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Foldable foot step has heavy surface rust

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Seat belt webbing has minor abrasions & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner brake pads worn to 5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads worn to 5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Foldable foot step has heavy surface rust

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Foldable foot step has heavy surface rust

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Seat belt webbing has minor abrasions & fluffing of fibres (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner brake pads worn to 5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,990 miles

nearside front tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/side rear brake discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,388 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,283 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 GVG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN52 GVG, 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 CN52 GVG registered?

CN52 GVG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is CN52 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 GVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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