MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,526 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis member / and offside front body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust system corroded corroded
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded corroded
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to rubber brake pipe flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter and houseing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main member / near to steering box drop arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis member slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front chassis member slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil level / over full
engine water coolant level low
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine water cooling system level low
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hub oil seal / slight oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod nearside track rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hub oil seal / slight oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehical has slight corrosion, chassi, exhaust, brakes ect
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 DFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 BT51 DFZ, 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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BT51 DFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2002.
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