MOT Status
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176,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to drivers floor
corrosion to offside rear body mounting area
general corrosion
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
wipers starting to split
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body Has Slight Damage
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear half shaft seal weeping
Offside Front knuckle seal weeping
Offside Front swivel leaking
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front swivel leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
n/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s spot light inop
o/s/r hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BL02 YMD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 YMD, 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 BL02 YMD registered?
BL02 YMD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2002.
Is BL02 YMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL02 YMD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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