MOT Status
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123,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both bottom (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play os and ns rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter housing loose
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns all 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and pump areas (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage os and ns (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play os and ns rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf,nsr and osr around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter housing loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside (3.5.1i)
Center and rear exhaust sections corroded at join
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak At bell housing area ()
Offside Slight oil leak and seepage of oil at steering pump
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Slight oil leak and seepage of oil at steering pump
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r shock absorber top bush slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at N/S front hub
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front stubs corroded / o/s/f brake bind / oil leak / brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front stubs corroded / o/s/f brake bind / oil leak / brake hose ferrules corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s stub axle corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s stub axle corroded
n/s+os front stubs
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
n/s+os front stubs
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/r shocker bushes / o/s/f and n/s/f stub axel pitted
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
n/s/r shocker bushes / o/s/f and n/s/f stub axel pitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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BK52 UBL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BK52 UBL, 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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BK52 UBL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2002.
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