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CX02 YHU

2002 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

178,456 mi
Last recorded178,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 178,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 178,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 175,101 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 175,100 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 169,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 169,193 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 163,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 163,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 156,690 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 156,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s+n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 149,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 149,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s+n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 132,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,049 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,032 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,018 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 82,599 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2012 82,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,324 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 YHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CX02 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

CX02 YHU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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