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Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working Switch broken (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front and Rear brake Discs slightly corroded
Front and Rear brake Discs slightly corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front bumper / winch support loose
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
front bumper / winch support loose
Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
h/lamp switch faulty but can be operated
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
h/lamp switch faulty but can be operated
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DG02 XYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 DG02 XYR, 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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DG02 XYR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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