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124,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL ,O/S/F SPRING MOUNT ,N/S/R CHASSIS RAIL ---SUSPENSION MOUNT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well badly corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner & outer cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely badly binding (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / anti roll bar mount area,tow bar mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both n/s & o/s. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective boh (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)
Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to centre box split (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis-panhard rod support (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear chassis support (2.4.G.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside n/s/r very poor (3.7.C.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)
rear prop u.j. worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
sign of corrosion on offside front trailing arm chassis bracket
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare tyre defective
condition of rear cross member
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Spare tyre defective
condition of rear cross member
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front side lights slightly dim
n/s mirror cracked
rear plate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear cross member corroded,o/s side step badly corroded,n/s side step corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear cross member corroded,o/s side step badly corroded,n/s side step corroded.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
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BF02 HRL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 BF02 HRL, 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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BF02 HRL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2002.
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