MOT Status
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131,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Swivel ball has a slight leak.
ADVICE CLUTH PADEL STIFF.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDE. (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view BOTH SIDE. (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVICE WIPER NOT PARKING PROPELY.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY DAMP
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY DAMP
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED
OFFSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN AND RUBBER SPLIT
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Exhaust system poor condition - heavily corroded
Rear brakes in poor condition
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX02 TSU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 TSU, 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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What year was BX02 TSU registered?
BX02 TSU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2002.
Is BX02 TSU safe to buy?
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