MOT Status
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187,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
auxiliary drive belt slightly damaged
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Fuel system component leaking Around rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged badly cut in 2 areas (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 tyres cracking outer side wall
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO PERISH
Slight weep from front swivels.
Small chips offside scrren.
Both front wipers spilt.
Centre exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Small spilts in nearside front tyre tread.
Both front wipers spilt.
Centre exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight weep from front swivels.
Small chips offside scrren.
Small spilts in nearside front tyre tread.
Front hubs leaking
Hand brake free travel could do with adjusting
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil leak from both front tractor joints.
'Cant ' open rear door
Both 'tractor' joints leaking
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
see checklist 15991
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AJ02 PDX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 AJ02 PDX, 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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AJ02 PDX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2002.
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