MOT Status
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Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
chassis corroded
track bar bent
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both headlamp bezels corroded
horn and washers week
rear brakes just met requirements
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front C.V coupling seals weaping
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside front tyre slightly out of shape and near wear limit
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
fuel filter leakin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear steel brake pipe corroded near rear hose
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front to rear steel brake pipe corroded near rear hose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG52 YLR 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 66.7%.
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 DG52 YLR, 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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What year was DG52 YLR registered?
DG52 YLR is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 2002.
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