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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm or under (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe upto rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe upto rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion rear offside and nearside crossmember.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play drop arm ball joint.
slight play rear offside anti roll bar link
slight wear steering damper bush.
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight play front nearside wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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A13 TYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A13 TYW, 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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A13 TYW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2002.
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