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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis has corrosion (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering damper leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake line (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake line (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and support brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member x 6 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear axle upper wishbone bushs and ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hand brake has long travel.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hand brake has long travel.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CK51 TSV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 CK51 TSV, 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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CK51 TSV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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