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Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Both steering swivels leaking oil
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both steering swivels leaking oil
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front swivels leaking
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cross member under boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front hub seals leaking
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Seat belt missing Centre buckle (7.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside rear cross member and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake performance not tested due to unable to secure n/s rear door closed. (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Front Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded areas. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration lamp 50% not working.
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Propshaft component defective
offside drag link joint rubber cover split
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BD52 CPF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 BD52 CPF, 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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BD52 CPF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2002.
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