MOT Status
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185,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen lower off side out with drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front hub seal slight leak of oil
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear seats missing at time of test
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak @near side rear hub
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Rear Propshaft U/J worn
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Propshaft U/J worn
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD02 FOX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BD02 FOX, 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 BD02 FOX registered?
BD02 FOX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is BD02 FOX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD02 FOX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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