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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators not working On the nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from engine block @ offside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Intermediate drop arm deformed Rubber boot on drop arm joint split (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT SETS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT SETS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X 2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leaks from around engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/r tyre flat
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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AO52 WNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 AO52 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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