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Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight seepage of oil
Offside Front hub seal slight seepage of oil
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight seepage of oil
Offside Front hub seal slight seepage of oil
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front suspension hub seal slight seepage
Offside Front suspension hub seal slight seepage
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bulk head holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Cover missing on Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from front suspension
Nearside Front door latch faulty
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front floor corroding
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
both front driveshaft spheres leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front door latch faulty
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front floor corroding
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
both front driveshaft spheres leaking
Nearside Front and all rear seats lay flat seat belts not tested
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front and all rear seats lay flat seat belts not tested
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both centre floors / outriggers (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
discs worn and corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
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BG51 YBN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 BG51 YBN, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BG51 YBN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2001.
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