MOT Status
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121,064 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Central Rear Splines worn on rear prop sleeve
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket rusted away (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm lower joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering damper bush warn
steering drop arm joint slight lift
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering damper bush warn
steering drop arm joint slight lift
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR51 OSN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AR51 OSN, 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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What year was AR51 OSN registered?
AR51 OSN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 2002.
Is AR51 OSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 OSN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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