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CV02 VTL

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,849 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,978 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,111 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,840 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,628 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,021 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,021 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,537 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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CV02 VTL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV02 VTL, 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 CV02 VTL registered?

CV02 VTL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is CV02 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV02 VTL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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