MOT Status
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196,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge
Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner body/footwell corroded and holed next to body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear outer body mounting area's corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play swivel ball (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
abs lamp on dash
2x wipers deteriorated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
2x wipers deteriorated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
leak on n/s front hub
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front differential leaking
nearside swivel joint leaking
slight dampness of oil around engine sump
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 CMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 DS52 CMV, 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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DS52 CMV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2002.
Is DS52 CMV safe to buy?
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