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EK52 CJX

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,486 mi
Last recorded41,486 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside washer

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front swivles have oil on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,511 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

no acess to rear seat belt

Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

no acess to rear seat belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,368 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 CJX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CJX, 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 EK52 CJX registered?

EK52 CJX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is EK52 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 CJX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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