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CN52 GVP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,455 mi
Last recorded109,455 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 109,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,831 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,257 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,566 miles

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

engine cover is fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front hubs slight leak nearside and offside

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,035 miles

nearside front headlamp output slightly deteriorated

rubber boot off steering box drop arm deteriorated , borderline

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,131 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

rear service brake effort lower than expected both sides

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,224 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,643 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 GVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

CN52 GVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CN52 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 GVP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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