MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front washers weak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only 2 front outer seats fitted at time of test ()
Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tail door middle hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides outer side walls slight damage and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Standard fitment seat belt missing Only front 2 outer belts fitted at time of test ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Various seat belts deteriorated but not weakened
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd row (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Various seat belts deteriorated but not weakened
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak from engine ()
centre brake light not working
wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak from engine ()
centre brake light not working
wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
spare wheel carrier has slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front swivel joints leaking
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front swivel joints leaking
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both swivel housing seals leaking
Center brake light not working
Engine oil leak
Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine oil leak
Both swivel housing seals leaking
Center brake light not working
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight leak from steering box
Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight fluid leak from steering box
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
ADVISE STEERING BOX LEAKING
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX02 XZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 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 BX02 XZN, 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 XZN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2002.
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