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131,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded but not excessively, or weakened
Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various suspension components corroded but not excessively, or weakened
Stop lamp(s) all not working fuse popped (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
light corrosion to rear chassis rails and coil spring mountings,but not excessively weakened
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate missing Refit to front bumper... (6.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear brakes pulling relatively low effort - 100 O/S & 91 N/S...Should be around 200 - 250
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Wiper blade split
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear diff UJ - one bearing dry/worn ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak rear axle
Oil seepage from both front hub seals
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion under vehicle & on components
front wipers light smear .nearside front wiper split
oil deposits on rear diff
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion under vehicle & on components
front wipers light smear .nearside front wiper split
oil deposits on rear diff
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front wiper blade slightly split
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV52 FKO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 CV52 FKO, 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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CV52 FKO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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