MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension components flaking/corroded
Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components flaking/corroded
Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded
Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf body mounting to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security turret top (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
rear view mirror starting to deteriorate
Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both turret tops (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front hubs leaking oil
offside wiper split
Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter housing/pipe? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front hubs leaking oil
offside wiper split
o/s/r brake pads possibly oil contaminated
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
inner face of both rear brake discs in poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BF02 HTX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BF02 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2002.
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