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CV52 PDK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,448 mi
Last recorded158,448 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 158,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 157,090 miles

steering lock slight damage

Fail 28 Mar 2025 157,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

steering lock slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2024 154,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 154,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 151,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 146,736 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 145,308 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,482 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 138,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,582 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,408 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,418 miles

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

near and offside rear brake pipes have recently been resurfaced and greased

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,925 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,146 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 37,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PDK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

CV52 PDK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is CV52 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 PDK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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