MOT Status
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164,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front hub seals leaking not excessive
underbody dirty
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned innertube fitted to a tubeless tyre (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to tighten against seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling/Pinched in suspension spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe kinked going into union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned innertube fitted to a tubeless tyre (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locating pin split pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Top of steering shaft (Box to column) (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper to hose rub thin by spring seat (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing against spring seat on steering lock (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Top of steering shaft (Box to column) (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CX02 SWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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