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CX02 YTC

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 118,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 100,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,128 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,805 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 64,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 55,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 May 2007 55,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,260 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 51,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YTC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

CX02 YTC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is CX02 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 YTC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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