MOT Status
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86,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Link rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear link rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Area in nearside front door shut will require assessment upon retest
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear cross member outriggers corroded and holed
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak aparent down the back of the engine and bell housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Pit man arm (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire From engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer track rods, both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking Close To CORDS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking Close To CORDS
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm drop link (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front and rear of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear
inner face of both rear discs are deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear
inner face of both rear discs are deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bind noted on front brakes - advise investigate and repair
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bind noted on front brakes - advise investigate and repair
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear disc brakes deteriorated
both rear disc brakes deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 TFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 BG52 TFJ, 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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BG52 TFJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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