MOT Status
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255,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm nut loose on box (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear prop u/j worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel likely to become detached loose on boss (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Crack in nearside screen outside swept area.
Front number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak offside front hub.
Several stonechips on windscreen zone a and b.
Coolant leak
Crack in nearside windscreen outside swept area.
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside front swivel joint leak.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak
Crack in nearside windscreen outside swept area.
Offside front swivel joint leak.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s front windscreen is cracked but not in a wiper blade swept zone.
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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BD02 XWY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BD02 XWY, 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 XWY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2002.
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