MOT Status
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116,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Steering system lightly rubbing Tyres catching on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (d))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR X-MEMBER MARKED YELLOW (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED YELLOW (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose REAR PROPSHAFT , FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X-MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings UNDER STEERING BOX MARKED YELLOW (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system lightly rubbing Tyres catching on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes rusty
ns mirror cracked
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes rusty
ns mirror cracked
both door mirrors cracked
oil leak above steering box
rear discs rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both door mirrors cracked
oil leak above steering box
rear discs rusty
front discs thinning and pads approx 90% worn
front to rear brake pipes rusty
ns door mirror cracked
slight front brake judder
slight lift in drag link ends
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
ns door mirror cracked
slight front brake judder
slight lift in drag link ends
front to rear brake pipes rusty
front discs thinning and pads approx 90% worn
all four brake discs worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 XXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 BU51 XXS, 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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BU51 XXS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.
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