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CN52 LWU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,561 mi
Last recorded169,561 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 LWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 169,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 169,557 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 165,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,898 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember, and near tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone impact damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 160,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember, and near tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone impact damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,053 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 156,052 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe holed / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 151,222 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 151,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,599 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR VALVES DETERIOATED. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,340 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,156 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013
Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,723 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,382 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 LWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

CN52 LWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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