MOT Status
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90,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door catch not operating consistently (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Solid brake pipe rubbing on spring cup (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Lower fixing bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door catch not operating consistently (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential fill bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front, front (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
rear tyres cracking
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
exhaust corroded
rear tyres cracking
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted to n/s front seat. Belt could not be inspected.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted to n/s front seat. Belt could not be inspected.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
travel to handbrake
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
travel to handbrake
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL02 YTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BL02 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2002.
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