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CW51 CXD

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,553 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 841,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f swivel joint has slight fluid weep

o/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

oil leak rear diff

Pass 14 Feb 2008 794,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 794,243 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 727,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 72,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steeringf Damper bush worn

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 65,698 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering Damper Bush Worn

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

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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CW51 CXD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW51 CXD, 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 CW51 CXD registered?

CW51 CXD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is CW51 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 CXD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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