MOT Status
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81,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside and offside front wheels are tight to turn
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside and offside front wheels are tight to turn
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front swivel joint has a slight oil leak
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged front (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box / handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()
exhaust system corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 LWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AY52 LWE, 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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AY52 LWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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