MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
nearside front hub seal
offside front hub seal leaking
Central Rear exhaust joint blowing
Central exhaust joint blowing
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Slight seep from axle swivel joint
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak from above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General under vehicle surface corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Slight seep from axle swivel joint
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle undersealed in various areas
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component leaking hub swivel seals (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component leaking hub swivel seals (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub swivel joints slightly leaking
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Fuel system component leaking Diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm balljoint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub swivel joints slightly leaking
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))
corrosion on bulkhead
corrosion on offside outrigger
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))
corrosion on bulkhead
corrosion on offside outrigger
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on brake servo
front shockabsorber turrets corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion on front shockabsorber turrets
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight corrosion on bulkhead
Slight corrosion on centre exhaust flange
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
corrosion on fuel tank mounting
rear brake discs corroded
All four tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight wear in drop arm bal joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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AU02 FHS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 AU02 FHS, 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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AU02 FHS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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