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Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICKS UP TO THE WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All of them (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play all of them (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested Lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s wiper split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tow eye bolt loose.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tow eye bolt loose.
damp around fuel filter area.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 RDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RDZ, 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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What year was BV52 RDZ registered?
BV52 RDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2003.
Is BV52 RDZ safe to buy?
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