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CV02 VZP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mid and rear crossmembers, front suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

towbar corroded badly but not excessively weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

towbar corroded badly but not excessively weakened

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

towbar corroded badly but not excessively weakened

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,257 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,797 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail ends (6.1.A.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

offside front and nearside rear brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,053 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various points on chassis ladders (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,996 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various points on chassis ladders (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,616 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and body mounting prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,595 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,561 miles

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

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

front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,485 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,700 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 322,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 14,441 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 VZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

CV02 VZP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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