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EK02 CFE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,826 mi
Last recorded217,826 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 CFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 217,826 miles

rear A frame axle/diff stabilizer ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 May 2025 211,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 206,880 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 198,423 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 188,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 179,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 174,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 169,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 163,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 154,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 147,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 137,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 128,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 119,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 109,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 100,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 90,997 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2009 81,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 73,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 63,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,600 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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EK02 CFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK02 CFE, 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 EK02 CFE registered?

EK02 CFE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is EK02 CFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 CFE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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