MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise all tyres wearing unevenly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise all tyres wearing unevenly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on inside edges
nearside rear hub oil seal leaking
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on inside edges
nearside rear hub oil seal leaking
steering drop arm has play in a ball joint (marginal pass)
Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (both sides) marginal pass
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Minor chips in windscreen
Nearside trackrod end boot slightly deteriorated
Slight play in steering balljoint (steering box to arm)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (both sides) marginal pass
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Minor chips in windscreen
Nearside trackrod end boot slightly deteriorated
Slight play in steering balljoint (steering box to arm)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear of engine damp but no visable leaks
Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear of engine damp but no visable leaks
Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake discs slightly deteriorated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake discs slightly deteriorated
as per vt32 issued 19/07/2006
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN52 GWJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?
CN52 GWJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 2002.
Is CN52 GWJ safe to buy?
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