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CV52 XCS

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,647 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,883 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,128 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,128 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,466 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 XCS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CV52 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV52 XCS?

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What year was CV52 XCS registered?

CV52 XCS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is CV52 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 XCS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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