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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front shaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Rear diff case split and leaking (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
drivers seat slightly worn
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
drivers seat belt webbing slightly worn
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
drivers and passenger's seat bases worn
drivers seat belt webbing slightly worn
BOTH FRONT SEAT BASES IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 BULB (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM JOINT GAITOR (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking ENGINE COMPARTMENT (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET DIRECTION (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP LENS DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front SEAT BASE HOLED/TORN
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS MISTY/SMOKEY (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
air intake pipe split
front bumper damaged
oil leak
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
air intake pipe split
all 4 tyres side walls slightly cracked
drivers seat base worn
front bumper damaged
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drivers door check strap defective
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft inscure on handbrake drum
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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DU02 ZTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DU02 ZTJ, 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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DU02 ZTJ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 2002.
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