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CW02 HDN

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,889 mi
Last recorded141,889 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,889 miles

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

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,858 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,720 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 137,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Some parts of chassis/underside has light surface corrosion

slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wipers starting to split

smell of diesel under bonnet but no leak found

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,352 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,233 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 126,220 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

steering damper bush has slight movement but no deamed to be excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 110,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

adviced rear brakediscs badly corroded + rear caliper pistons only working on one side of calipers

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,893 miles

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

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

rear discs are badly pitted and scored

front prop shaft universal joint is damaged and requires attention

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,727 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,557 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,909 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 HDN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

CW02 HDN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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