MOT Status
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219,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis holed at both rear tie rods front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member holed at towbar mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs leaking grease
both rear bump stops missing
transfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes
Fuel system component leaking leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes contaminated with oil, swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs leaking grease
both rear bump stops missing
transfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner/outter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both axle input hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear output of transfer box prop brake area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front swivel hub seals slight leak
coolant level low
fuel pump noisey
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel pump noisey in tank
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel pump noisey
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front 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 Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel pump noisey
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly
oil leak from engine
parking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)
stain on fuel tank
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly
oil leak from engine
parking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)
stain on fuel tank
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)
rear propshaft rear u/j dry
Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking down rear of engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear tie rod mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)
rear propshaft rear u/j dry
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front prop u/j worn
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f wiper blade starting to split
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear and offside front mudflaps missing
both rear and offside front mudflaps missing
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C6 SVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 C6 SVP, 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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C6 SVP is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2002.
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