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CV52 FKC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,746 miles

Hand brake judders in operation.

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hand brake judders in operation.

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,184 miles

Drivers seat ripped

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,184 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Drivers seat ripped

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,000 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Bush on steering damper worn.

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

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

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

Oil leaking around hand brake area.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,774 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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CV52 FKC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV52 FKC, 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 CV52 FKC registered?

CV52 FKC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is CV52 FKC safe to buy?

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