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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front hub seals have slight weep
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front hub seals have slight weep
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive General Underside of Engine/Gearbox/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across The Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across The Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Lower Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine and under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Bump Stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back side and Under Engine Generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Condition of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Swivel hubs slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Swivel hubs slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Door catch very loose!! (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both; swivel hubs slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
swivel ball grease leak front x2
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))
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))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
swivel ball grease leak front x2
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Centre body crossmember/support corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter at rear (7.2.3)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. All three seats centre row (6.2.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Centre body crossmember/support corroded
Corrosion to rear body crossmember
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to rear body crossmember
Traction control lamp illuminated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside wiperblade in poor condition
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
dampness around fuel filter
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
dampness around fuel filter
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper arm linkages worn
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
both front seatbelts slightly damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BV51 FBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 BV51 FBO, 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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BV51 FBO is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.
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