MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Brake Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroding
Front Coil springs corroded
Offside Front Chassis corroded but not considered excessive
Rear Body mounts corroded but not considered excessive
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various oil leaks
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. ON LIMIT. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper blades split on ends.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Not excessive. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Not excessive. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded Both front. (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Rear detachable outer riggers have advanced corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Rear detachable outer riggers have advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all spring cups/rear crossmember and vehicle corroding in places.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all spring cups/rear crossmember and vehicle corroding in places.
VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING IN PLACES. O/S/F TYRE PERISHING.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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BX02 YAE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2002.
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