MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Secured to chassis with new tie to prevent failure (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to its legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front brake pipe union heavily corroded, recommend replacing immediately
slight play and seepage of grease and oil from both front swivel joints
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear cross member corroded .not excessive
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear cross member corroded .not excessive
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both front hub swvils oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both front hub swvils oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak steering swvils both sides
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
oil leak steering swvils both sides
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
n/s/f hub has slight oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside & nearside step ups corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside & nearside step ups corroded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 ZYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2002.
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