MOT Status
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61,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorate
Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub/swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Road springs loose in mountings when suspension fully extended .
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
high level stop lamp inop
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
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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AO02 LMY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AO02 LMY, 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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AO02 LMY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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