MOT Status
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132,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Rod End Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear hub seal sweating oil
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust hanger corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hub seal sweating oil
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust hanger corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component possible leak from steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
exhaust system rusty in places
nearside rear tyre perishing on inner side wall
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
exhaust system rusty in places
nearside rear tyre perishing on inner side wall
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy when rotated
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 RDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 BV52 RDX, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BV52 RDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2003.
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