MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and off side rear (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear panel slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C4 TLE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 C4 TLE, 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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What year was C4 TLE registered?
C4 TLE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2002.
Is C4 TLE safe to buy?
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