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CX02 EEZ

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

247,283 mi
Last recorded247,283 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 EEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 247,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 243,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 236,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside side step taped up

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2023 226,484 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2023 226,484 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2022 216,660 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp bulb not as bright as nsf

Reverse lamp not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 216,660 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Panard arm link bar has play and ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp bulb not as bright as nsf

Reverse lamp not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 206,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 206,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 199,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 188,435 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 176,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 165,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Drivers plastic cover cracked (5.2.3)

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 141,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 129,874 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear numberplate faded.

Pass 17 May 2013 118,293 miles

Power steering box damp.

Rear number plate deteriating.

Rust wash on lower road spring mounts, no excess play.

Several other brake p[ipes corrioded.

Fail 8 May 2013 118,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering box damp.

Rear number plate deteriating.

Rust wash on lower road spring mounts, no excess play.

Several other brake p[ipes corrioded.

Fail 11 May 2012 108,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 108,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 96,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 80,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 71,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 63,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,385 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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CX02 EEZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CX02 EEZ, 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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CX02 EEZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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