MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp glass cracked.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp glass cracked.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp glass cracked.both front brake discs slightly worn.slight play in lower steeri ng column joint.
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside headlamp glass cracked.both front brake discs slightly worn.slight play in lower steeri ng column joint.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs slightly worn.
offside headlamp glass cracked.wiper switch faulty and will not switch off.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside mirror glass cracked.offside headlamp glass cracked.
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside mirror glass cracked.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside headlamp glass cracked.
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre under inflated.
Offside headlamp glass cracked
Rear number plate discolouring.
Screen damaged.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside front tyre under inflated.
Offside headlamp glass cracked
Oil leak at offside hub swivel.
Rear number plate discolouring.
Screen damaged.
Screen damage evident,just outside "ZONE A".
Wear evident in offside front hub banjo bearings.
Damage to windscreen evident,just outside "Zone A"
Offside front headlamp glass cracked.
Slight P.S.P.fluid loss evident at steering box.
Wear evident in rear shocker mounting rubbers.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP52 AFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 AP52 AFU, 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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AP52 AFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2002.
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