MOT Status
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96,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated from axle (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated from axle (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks @ rear diff and front swivel hubs
headlamp securing rings corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks @ rear diff and front swivel hubs
headlamp securing rings corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Outer suspension swelljoint leaking oil
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer suspension swelljoint oil leaking
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak diff ()
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
diff leaking oil
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
diesel filter damp
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
diesel filter damp
all tyres perrishing
Oil leak
free play at steering wheel
offside front and rear tyres perrishing
power steering box damp
both front tyre sidewalls perrishing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 WMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 AO52 WMK, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO52 WMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2003.
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