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CW02 FYD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,594 mi
Last recorded123,594 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 123,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 122,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,636 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,702 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,635 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,678 miles

o/s seat belt not fully checked covered by tape

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,340 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FYD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FYD, 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

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What year was CW02 FYD registered?

CW02 FYD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is CW02 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 FYD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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