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CW51 HHY

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,732 mi
Last recorded77,732 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 HHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,732 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,732 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,770 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,742 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,284 miles

No air bag or warning lamp fitted at time of test.

No catalytic converter fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,468 miles

Bolt missing frfom tow bar mounting - not insecure.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,023 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,845 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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CW51 HHY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CW51 HHY, 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 CW51 HHY registered?

CW51 HHY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is CW51 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 HHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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