MOT Status
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132,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDESIDE COVERED IN WAX OIL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OFF STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
UNDESIDE COVERED IN WAX OIL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe from equlising valveto centre of chassis showing corrosion steel brake pipe front o/s flexi hose to caliper showing corroson (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s chassis where main chassis meets rear crossmember showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub leak
Offside Front swivel hub leak
radio insecure
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at cylinder head (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
dirt inside lens at rear number plate lamp
radio insecure
wear in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush
cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP51 VLK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BP51 VLK, 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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BP51 VLK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.
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