MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,664 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear two seats have been removed and seat belts
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet poor (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint boot spilt and movement (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear two seats have been removed and seat belts
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear shockabsorbers functioning but weak
oil leak from engine
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not going to screen (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside front tyre perished
Oil leak
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside side step corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside side step corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 VXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VXR, 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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What year was BG52 VXR registered?
BG52 VXR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is BG52 VXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG52 VXR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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