MOT Status
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141,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gearbox oil leak
nearside mirror glass damaged
offside step panel/bar corroded
oil leaks to engine and gearbox
some travel at brake pedal
corrosion to brake pipes
general underbody corrosion
steering box damp/oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on chassis
nearside mirror glass damaged
offside side step corroded
oil dampness at gearbox area
oil dampness at steering box
some free travel at brake pedal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filter insecure
Emissions not tested due to engine squeal (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filter insecure
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes pressed (1.1.A.3f)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush to rear (2.7.4)
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking advise new seal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel joint leaking advise new seal
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
noise from both front hubs
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3e)
Offside front swivel hub leaking slightly
Rear brake pads worn but not thin
offside and nearside rear tyres perished
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3e)
Offside front swivel hub leaking slightly
Rear brake pads worn but not thin
offside and nearside rear tyres perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear shocks have slight play in gland
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear shocks have slight play in gland
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT02 UBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 BT02 UBC, 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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BT02 UBC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 2002.
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