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CX02 SWV

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 SWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 164,341 miles

both front hub seals leaking not excessive

underbody dirty

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,603 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 149,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned innertube fitted to a tubeless tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 142,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to tighten against seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling/Pinched in suspension spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe kinked going into union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned innertube fitted to a tubeless tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locating pin split pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,662 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Top of steering shaft (Box to column) (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper to hose rub thin by spring seat (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing against spring seat on steering lock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Top of steering shaft (Box to column) (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 118,883 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 109,459 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,393 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,343 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 769,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,388 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 SWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWV, 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 CX02 SWV registered?

CX02 SWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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