MOT Status
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137,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF HEADLIGHT CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NS AND OS REAR BODY MOUNTS CORRODED PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED (6.2.2 (c) (i))
SIDE STEPS CORRODED
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both the front tyres are nearing the wear bars
Both the rear tyres are cracking on the side walls
Nearside rear door catch works but requires attention
Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the side wall and within the tread grooves
Offside front tractor ball has a slight weep of oil
Offside rear door catch works but requires attention
Offside rear tyre is cracking on the side walls and within the tread grooves
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
The rear 7 pin socket is corroding on the terminals
7 pin towing socket is corroding on the terminals
Nearside rear door catch works but requires attention
Offside outer tractor joint is weeping oil
Offside rear door catch works but requires attention
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
All four passenger doors require slamming to secure into closed position
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All four passenger doors require slamming to secure into closed position
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leak from steering box
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL02 YLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2002.
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