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CV52 YHH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,345 mi
Last recorded172,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 172,345 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in offside front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 172,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high nearside headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. offside front headlamp aim too high and too far to right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated offside rear brake disc contaminated with oil(hub oil seal leaking) (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front sidelight not working(bulb replaced during test) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in offside front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 169,700 miles

Offside Front slight oil leaks at offside of engine

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 161,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels-inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 161,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels-inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside headlamp main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working offside rear flasher not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads wearing low but still serviceable (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 149,698 miles

Offside Front oil leak at offside front of engine

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside mirror glass cracked,(glass still secure) (8.1.2a)

brake pedal pad holed (still secure)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 149,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high offside headlamp aim too high (adjusted to correct height) (1.8)

Offside Front oil leak at offside front of engine

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside mirror glass cracked,(glass still secure) (8.1.2a)

brake pedal pad holed (still secure)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 129,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 124,650 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 644,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 104,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,364 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 96,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 80,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 YHH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHH, 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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CV52 YHH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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