MOT Status
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88,131 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle A frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/r axle bump stop missing
Central Exhaust joint corroded.
Interior mirror not useable at time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axle centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust joint corroded.
Interior mirror not useable at time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axle centre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
Central Rear suspension arm ball joint (on axle) dust cover is slightly deteriorated
Coil spring corroded ALL springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle components are slightly corroded
Rear exhaust system (joint & mount) corroded / deteriorated
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear pipe - on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black cable ties used to secure it (0.1 (d))
Fuel system component leaking leak from top of engine, fuel leaking through gearbox bell housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear suspension arm ball joint (on axle) dust cover is slightly deteriorated
Coil spring corroded ALL springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle components are slightly corroded
Rear exhaust system (joint & mount) corroded / deteriorated
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around tow-bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine coolant level is low
steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in forward steering arm and damper assembly
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in forward steering arm and damper assembly
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges
Corrosion to front springs
Corrosion to rear brake ferrules
Corrosion to rear springs
Corrosion to rear sub-frame
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Front trailing arms rear bushes perishing
Oil leak Engine -gearbox area ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges
Corrosion to front springs
Corrosion to rear brake ferrules
Corrosion to rear springs
Corrosion to rear sub-frame
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Front trailing arms rear bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak Engine -gearbox area ()
Front wipers are split but clearing screen
Rear chassis area is generally corroded near tow-bar mountings
Rear various metal brake pipes are slightly corroded
exhaust system is corroded
general under-body corrosion
underside in a dirty condition
Both doors are difficult to close
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis cross member slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both doors are difficult to close
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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BF02 MOO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MOO, 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 MOO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2002.
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