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CW02 DDN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 DDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 184,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front nearside swivel joint has slight play

steering box drop arm nut has play and leaking

whole under vehicle heavily corroded and had repairs

Pass 1 Jul 2025 174,862 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On Top Of Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Top Of Rear Axel As Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box Drop Arm (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 174,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On Top Of Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Top Of Rear Axel As Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box Drop Arm (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 164,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 164,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 149,110 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 136,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 136,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight oil leak.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 111,329 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,145 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s+o/s (1.8)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable bush (2.2.C.1d)

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,622 miles

Both front wings bent

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front bumper bent

O/S/Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 30 May 2014 103,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wings bent

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front bumper bent

O/S/Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 30 May 2013 99,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,085 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 84,451 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,834 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 75,830 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 67,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,885 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 52,059 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,617 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 DDN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CW02 DDN, 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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CW02 DDN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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