MOT Status
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205,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f swivel joint leaking
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Front swivel leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear a frame ball joint has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front swivel minor leak
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Non-obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Swivel hub leaking
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Swivel hub leaking
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind wiper arm (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind wiper arm (8.3.1d)
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint at front wheel (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen cracked but in view of bonnet and not the road
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen cracked but in view of bonnet and not the road
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV52 XMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CV52 XMA, 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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CV52 XMA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2002.
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