MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
steering damper bush worn.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre cracked sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering damper bush has play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering damper bush has play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA52 VKR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 CA52 VKR, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CA52 VKR registered?
CA52 VKR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 2003.
Is CA52 VKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA52 VKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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