MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk, dust cover has a slight split/cut (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Tank wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery poor
Fuel strap fixing corroded/broken nearside
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several tears/cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk, dust cover has a slight split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Chassis end panel. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing. (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front road wheel corroded.
slight play in top rear axle ball joint.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front road wheel corroded.
offside wiper blade torn on ends.
slight play in top rear axle ball joint.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
strong advise play in steering box arm ball joint
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
strong advise play in steering box arm ball joint
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front door not always closing.
Nearside rear lower shock absorber lower bush cup damaged.
Nearside rear tyre cracking.
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front road wheel corroded.
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front door not always closing.
Nearside rear lower shock absorber lower bush cup damaged.
Nearside rear tyre cracking.
Offside front road wheel corroded.
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 XXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2002.
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