MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mulitple sections on crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing/radius arm front and rear bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play also (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring cup, outer edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front steering box has a slight oil leak
Rear light corrosion to rear chassis and cross member
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer x member crooding
Offside Front Inner hub seal leaking
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear propshaft uj slight play
Offside Front hub sealleaking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
adv minor cut nsf tyre side wall
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
minor damage to n/s/f wing and bumper
steering box damp
underbody and inner wheel arches dirty
play in both rear top shock bushes
split in o s f tyre wall
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
play in both rear top shock bushes
split in o s f tyre wall
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear shock bushes in poor condition
Nail in nearside front tyre
catalytic converter "rattling"
front pads appear worn
hand brake lever "long" in operation
rear discs showing wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BSV 152 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 BSV 152, 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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BSV 152 is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is BSV 152 safe to buy?
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