MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipes osr arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steady arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front steering swivel joints weeping slightly
Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush chalked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind inner wing panel unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front steering swivel joints weeping slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front bumper corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front seat deteriorated
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member and towbar fitting area (6.1.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member and towbar fitting area (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
WEAR IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
crack in screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air box pipe in take is off
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air box pipe in take is off
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY02 MFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AY02 MFU, 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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AY02 MFU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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