MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Chips in windscreen
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Chips in windscreen
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
number plate lamp has one bulb not working
rear fog lamp in poor condition
steering box oil weep
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lowe bushes worn (2.7.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
number plate lamp has one bulb not working
rear fog lamp in poor condition
steering box oil weep
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side front shock absober bottom burshe worn
off side and near side rear shock absorber bushes worn
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
near side front seat belt clip cover brocken
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front seatbelt buckle covers missing.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front seatbelt buckle covers missing.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP52 AGO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AP52 AGO, 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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AP52 AGO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2003.
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