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H2 CDW

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 CDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 121,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 121,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 120,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,730 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,985 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs becoming corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,726 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front hub seals weeping

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,893 miles

Front hub seals weeping

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,868 miles

Front front hub seals slightly weeping

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 108,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside bulkhead becoming corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel joints leaking

rear cross member becoming corroded and weak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 103,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 103,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,614 miles

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

Front swivel joints leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,614 miles

Front swivel joints leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,649 miles

NSF & OSF brakes binding slightly.

Rear chassis/ Crossmember starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,079 miles

slight fuel leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,460 miles

NSF swivel seal leaking oil.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,700 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,927 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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H2 CDW 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 74.1%.

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 H2 CDW, 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 H2 CDW registered?

H2 CDW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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