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CV52 LVP

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 LVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 125,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,018 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,652 miles

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking. Brakes not affected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,288 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 LVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CV52 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

CV52 LVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is CV52 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 LVP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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