MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight play osf wheel bearing
slight weap from power steering box
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight play osf wheel bearing
slight weap from power steering box
nsr shocker bush lower slight play
osr bump stop missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nsr shocker bush lower slight play
osr bump stop missing
nsf bump stop missing
play in both rear antiroll bar links
slight play in both rear tie bar chassis bushes
slight play in nsf track rod end
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front prop rear uj has play in it
rear discs corroded
slight play in nsf hub
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering noisey when turning to the left (steering operation not affected)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALZ 5526 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 ALZ 5526, 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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How do I check the history of ALZ 5526?
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What year was ALZ 5526 registered?
ALZ 5526 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2002.
Is ALZ 5526 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALZ 5526 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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