MOT Status
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247,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside side step taped up
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Coolant leak
Offside Front Headlamp bulb not as bright as nsf
Reverse lamp not working
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Panard arm link bar has play and ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded within 30cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Offside Front Headlamp bulb not as bright as nsf
Reverse lamp not working
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leaks on engine and gearbox
Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Drivers plastic cover cracked (5.2.3)
coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear numberplate faded.
Power steering box damp.
Rear number plate deteriating.
Rust wash on lower road spring mounts, no excess play.
Several other brake p[ipes corrioded.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Power steering box damp.
Rear number plate deteriating.
Rust wash on lower road spring mounts, no excess play.
Several other brake p[ipes corrioded.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CX02 EEZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 CX02 EEZ, 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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CX02 EEZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2002.
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