MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front & rear corroding, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear differential housing damp with oil
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes worn with play detected (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front axle swivel joint damp with oil
Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but headlamp still secure
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember excessively corroded in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered with grease/other material, specifically brake pipes located at rear axle and at rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link upper ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered with grease/other material, specifically brake pipes located at rear axle and at rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front brake pipes at caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located on rear chassis by flexible hose union slightly corroded, all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded located at rear axle casing and pipe located on chassis rail in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded located at rear axle casing and pipe located on chassis rail in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
steering damper has slight play in offside bush
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
steering damper has slight play in offside bush
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BU02 XCA, 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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BU02 XCA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2002.
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