MOT Status
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162,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front steering damper bush worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough power steering level ok! steering box (2.1.1 (a))
Front steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough power steering level ok! steering box (2.1.1 (a))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing, advise replace
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing, advise replace
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen recheck wiper (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing, advise replace
offside rear tyre cracking/perishing, advise replace
both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm, cracking
both rear tyres cracking
nearside front brake binding
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm, cracking
both rear tyres cracking
coolant low
nearside front brake binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41n/s 75o/s 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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 not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NSR brake disc corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 RFO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2003.
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