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CX02 UAW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,410 mi
Last recorded162,410 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 162,410 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,546 miles

Advise vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 152,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 150,859 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 150,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 142,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 134,841 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,486 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,423 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 75,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,971 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 UAW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UAW, 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 CX02 UAW registered?

CX02 UAW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is CX02 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 UAW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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