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leak on steering
play in steering
steering idler arm ball joint dust cover split
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside covered in mud
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering damper bushes badly worn
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
underside covered in mud
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks main power cable (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in front prop.shaft front and rear u/js.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering linkage ball joint.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL02 BCX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 BL02 BCX, 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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BL02 BCX is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2002.
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