MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake performance unable to be tested pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin centre silencer (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all body mountings at chassis points badly corroded
chassis and outriggers corroded
front axle and suspension badly corroded
fuel tank carrier plate badly corroded
rear axle and suspension badly corroded
rear crossmember inner braces holed with corrosion out with prescribed areas
various body cross braces holed with corrosion
vehicle under side body/floor /sills etc all badly corroded
brake pedal travels to floor
Both front steering swivels have slight oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear tailgate step corroded and broken off
Slight gearbox oil leak
rear crossmember corroded, offside holed but outwith prescribed area
suspension components, both axles and body mounting area's corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear cross member corroded, o/s outer holed but not prescribed area
suspension components, axles and body mounting area's corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle including suspension components and front and rear diffs have surface corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle including suspension components and front and rear diffs have surface corrosion
both rear coil springs are corroded
complete underside of vehicle is becoming increasingly corroded
exhaust system has a minor leak of gases
front bumper holed with corrosion
various transmission fluid seepages
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail dual hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs are corroded
complete underside of vehicle is becoming increasingly corroded
exhaust system has a minor leak of gases
front bumper holed with corrosion
various transmission fluid seepages
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
chassis and suspension components are corroded
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
all brake hoses slightly deteriorated
both front tyres outer sidewalls are slightly damaged ie perished
both rear springs are corroded
complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive
exhaust system deteriorated
front bumper holed with corrosion
n/s body rigger/member holed with corrosion, not prescribed area
oil leak from transmission
steering box and both front steering swivels have a slight misting of fluid
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
all brake hoses slightly deteriorated
both front tyres outer sidewalls are slightly damaged ie perished
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear springs are corroded
complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive
exhaust system deteriorated
front bumper holed with corrosion
oil leak from transmission
steering box and both front steering swivels have a slight misting of fluid
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis and most underside components lightly corroded
exhaust system corroded
front bumper holed with corrosion
offside and nearside rear springs corroded
steering box has a slight misting of fluid
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Slight oil leak at transfer box inner seal
Some brake pipes greased
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Oil leak at transfer box inner seal
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Slight leak at steering box
Some brake pipes greased
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
o/s rear hub oil seal leaking
o/s rear mudflap split
rear diferential pinnion oil seal leaking
rear srake discs slightly corroded
slight engine oil leak at rear end
slight oil leak at steering box
slight oil leak at transfer box inner oil seal
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front coil springs corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside door step corroded and slightly insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front wiper blades slightly detereorated
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BT52 EXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 BT52 EXA, 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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BT52 EXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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