MOT Status
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66,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))
n/s seatbelt clasp damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end union (1.1.11 (c))
n/s seatbelt clasp damaged
corrosion on body
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Rear N/S brake reading low. O/S front brake slightly binding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN02 XLA 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 70.4%.
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 DN02 XLA, 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 DN02 XLA registered?
DN02 XLA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2002.
Is DN02 XLA safe to buy?
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