MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense damaged, white light emitted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and slight leak at seal (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering damper bush worn
Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
o/s/f hub seal leaking
wiper blades worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
slight noise o/s/front hub
front brake discs corroded on inside
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
front brake discs corroded on inside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV52 CFY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DV52 CFY, 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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DV52 CFY is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2002.
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