MOT Status
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147,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside (on top of chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside (on top of chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner hub seal leaking
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear ( upper bushes ) (5.3.2 (c))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust corroded
o/s/r light broken
rear brake discs corroded
steering damper o/s/f lower bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak
Rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play in the joint
handbrake travel getting high
Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play in the joint
handbrake travel getting high
steering damper o/s/f lower bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FUEL FILTER HOUSING CORRODED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD02 WMZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WMZ, 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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BD02 WMZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2002.
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