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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front hub seals leaking both sides
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front hub seals leaking both sides
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front hub sill leaking
Offside Front hub sill leaking
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front hub sill leaking
Offside Front hub sill leaking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))
Front hubs leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))
Front hubs leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod 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 Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working recheck wiper (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front brake pipe corrosion
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mountings
offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mountings
offside front brake pipe corroded
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting
offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both front swivel hub seals seeping
centre rear upper suspension arm ball joint has play
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside front steering damper bush deteriorating
offside wiper end split
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre rear upper suspension arm ball joint has play
nearside front and offside front swivel hub seal seeping
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside front steering damper bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre has cracks
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
centre rear upper suspension arm ball joint has play
nearside front and offside front swivel hub seal seeping
nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside front steering damper bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre has cracks
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
centre rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30 cm of a tow bar mounting, not excessive
front prop-shaft universal joint worn
offside front steering damper rubber bush deteriorated, no excessive movement
offside rear tyre has cracks, not exposing ply/cord
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear [front to rear] brake pipe nut corroded but not excessive
offside rear tyre has age cracks in tread
rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings
Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear
offside rear [front to rear] brake pipe nut corroded but not excessive
offside rear tyre has age cracks in tread
rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings
front prop-shaft [transfer box] universal joint has wear
nearside rear tyre tread has inner edge wear
offside rear tyre tread has age cracks
Front Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front prop-shaft [transfer box] universal joint has wear
nearside front tyre tread has inner edge wear
offside front tyre tread has inner edge wear
offside rear tyre tread has age cracks
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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CX02 XEF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 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 CX02 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2002.
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