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CN52 GWJ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,314 mi
Last recorded131,314 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,314 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 131,311 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,584 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 120,937 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,564 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 110,535 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,818 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,818 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,978 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,959 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 62,209 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,209 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,795 miles

as per vt32 issued 19/07/2006

Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,777 miles

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.

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 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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