MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring platform holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure chassis out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure rear side facing seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs corroded
Front brake pads worn
Front steering & suspension dust covers deteriorated (BORDERLINE)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
All brake discs corroded
Front brake pads worn
Front steering & suspension dust covers deteriorated (BORDERLINE)
All brake discs corroded & starting to pit
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ON CALIPERS CORRODED (BORDERLINE)
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Emissions smoky
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (BORDERLINE)
Front number plate secured with cable ties & slightly loose
Offside rear side facing seat belt defective
Steering damper has slight play in bush
VARIOUS SUSPENSION & STEERING DUST COVERS DETERIORATED (BORDERLINE)
Various oil leaks
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake discs look worn
nearside rear inner surface of disc heavily pitted and corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front headlights almost blue in colour but emit white light on beam setter.
drivers door mirror deteriorating around edges.
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front headlights almost blue in colour but emit white light on beam setter.
drivers door mirror deteriorating around edges.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
check all brake pads
check front steering damper fitting
engine oil just above min
slight leak on both front hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BX02 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BX02 SXG, 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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BX02 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2002.
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