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128,523 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering ram insecure BUSH WORN (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working PUMP NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up FRONT SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up REAR SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near and offside bolt on body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near and offside bolt on body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper lower bush has slight play
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions still high after 2 tests and road test. Plate limit: 1.93 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed where it joins longeron or rear longitudinal member of chassis frame in two places (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area to the offside of master cylinder assembly corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on the long track rod BEHIND the axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. pair of seats directly behind driver's seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed where it joins longeron or rear longitudinal member of chassis frame in one place (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper lower bush has slight play
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body box section, under rear seating area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo defective or ineffective is split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (G) arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both upper shock absorber bushes have slight wear.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes. (2.7.4)
nail in n/s front tyre.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes. (2.7.4)
nail in n/s front tyre.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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BX02 YBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2002.
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