MOT Status
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128,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
prop shaft onto handbrake drum ( bolts incorrect )
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))
Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in
steering box damp with oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing mounting bolt missing from chassis (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake fluid getting down
coolant level slightly low
front diff.input seal damp
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s windscreen wiper blade end slightly torn
windscreen wipers not parking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid getting down
coolant level slightly low
front diff.input seal damp
front number plate slightly damaged
n/s windscreen wiper blade end slightly torn
windscreen wipers not parking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
hand brake travel slightly long
intercooler hose rubbing on body
n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated
rear prop.shaft front flange insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
hand brake travel slightly long
intercooler hose rubbing on body
n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated
rear prop.shaft front flange insecure
front hub oil seals leaking grease, hub surfaces slightly pitted.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front hub oil seals leaking grease, hub surfaces slightly pitted.
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BX02 YAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YAJ, 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 YAJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.
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