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B12 MDT

2002 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear prop u,j worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,438 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outter edge.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen cracked outside of zone A ,but not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear hook eye insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,199 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 75,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 599,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,417 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,963 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B12 MDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B12 MDT, 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 B12 MDT registered?

B12 MDT is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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