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CV52 XMA

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,078 mi
Last recorded205,078 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 205,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 204,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 204,193 miles

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2022 202,013 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2021 199,289 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

Rear a frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2020 196,434 miles

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

offside front swivel minor leak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 188,026 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 188,026 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 174,951 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 174,951 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 162,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 162,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,032 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint at front wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,264 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen cracked but in view of bonnet and not the road

Fail 16 Jan 2014 125,902 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen cracked but in view of bonnet and not the road

Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,233 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,193 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,974 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 XMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

CV52 XMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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