MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)
clutch anti slip missing
drivers door security requires adjustment
front number plate slight damaged
n/s mirror cracked
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)
clutch anti slip missing
drivers door security requires adjustment
front number plate slight damaged
n/s mirror cracked
driver door requires attention
front prop uj alignment wrong
steering box drop arm slight play on spline
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb in wrong affecting stop / side (1.1.A.3e)
driver door requires attention
front prop uj alignment wrong
steering box drop arm slight play on spline
Both inner door panels missing
Brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating
Park brake in need of attention meets minimum requirement only
unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake pedal anti slip device deteriorating
slight oil leak from rear axle
unable to fully view underside brake pipes due to manufacturers design
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
headlamps starting to deteriate
n/s wiper starting to deteriate
oil feed pipe very close to power steering box
unable to inspect brake pipe along o/s top of chassis
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
headlamps starting to deteriate
n/s wiper starting to deteriate
oil feed pipe very close to power steering box
unable to inspect brake pipe along o/s top of chassis
Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes greased
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both drivers and passengers seat bases deteriated
front number plate zipped tied on
one bulb on number plate lamp out
slight leak from both front swival hubs
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both drivers and passengers seat bases deteriated
front number plate zipped tied on
one bulb on number plate lamp out
slight leak from both front swival hubs
Centre seat now removed
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s interior door handle stiff
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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AR51 FZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 AR51 FZV, 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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AR51 FZV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 2002.
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