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beam patterns weak
oil leaks from engine gearbox and transfer box
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
beam patterns weak
oil leaks from engine gearbox and transfer box
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in offside of steering
Slight play in offside of steering
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leaks
slight play in steering o/s
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in offside of steering
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside very rusty in places
steering linkage ball joint dust cover perished
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside very rusty in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside rusty in places
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside rusty in places
front to rear brake pipe slight rust
oil leaks
underside slight rust in places
Fuel system component leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside rusty in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
offside headlamp aim on high limit
underside rusty in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
offside headlamp aim on high limit
underside rusty in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
steering heavy
underside very rusty in places
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
underside very rusty in places
bottom of engine wet with diesel but not dripping
oil on nearside swivle
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
bottom of engine wet with diesel but not dripping
oil on nearside swivle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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 leak
underside rusty in places
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
underside rusty in places
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
underside rusty in places
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust rusty
underside rusty in places
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AT51 BZY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 AT51 BZY, 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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AT51 BZY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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