MOT Status
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158,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear 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))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rusted through (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Front slight leak at front diff
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion forming various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff slight leak
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake pads very low
Slight wear in both sides rear shock absorber bushes
Slight wear in steering damper bush
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BX02 YBK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2002.
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