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CW02 CFN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,188 mi
Last recorded66,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 CFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 65,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 64,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front hub seal has a slight leak

Fail 24 May 2023 64,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 17 May 2022 62,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 61,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 56,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 16 May 2018 56,655 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front bullguard corroded

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

Nearside step corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 53,300 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 48,672 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside tyre wall cracking

front offside tyre wall cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 48,452 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside tyre wall cracking

front offside tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 46,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 46,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 224,333 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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CW02 CFN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CW02 CFN, 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 CW02 CFN registered?

CW02 CFN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is CW02 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 CFN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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