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EK52 CJF

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,405 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 85,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (above the offside chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,223 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,395 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,392 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,585 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,311 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,004 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on servo

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,387 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 74,387 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,705 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust box flange corroded

Fuel hose slightly damaged Breather pipe (7.2.2)

Rear diff seal leaking

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust box flange corroded

Fuel hose slightly damaged Breather pipe (7.2.2)

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,516 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel tank breather pipe cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,386 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 334,505 miles

both rear seats have been removed from vehicle

n/s/f anti roll bar lower joint dust cover split

Fail 28 Oct 2008 334,475 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar lower joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,086 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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EK52 CJF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 EK52 CJF, 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 EK52 CJF registered?

EK52 CJF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EK52 CJF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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