MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat base worn
exhaust back box mount broken
passenger seat base badly worn
slight oil leak on steering box
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat base worn
exhaust back box mount broken
passenger seat base badly worn
slight oil leak on steering box
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside wing mirror cracked
Offside seat base worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight fraying on offsude front seat belt
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
windscreen cracked
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside wing mirror cracked
Offside seat base worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight fraying on offsude front seat belt
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
windscreen cracked
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside wing mirror cracked
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside and nearside seat riped
Sligth leak from steering box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside wing mirror cracked
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside and nearside seat riped
Sligth leak from steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passangers seat base worn out
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tow bar socket corroded and broken
Vehicle dirty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passangers seat base worn out
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tow bar socket corroded and broken
Vehicle dirty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Handbreak requires slight adjustment
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight leak from p.a.s. steering box
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 BTE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 DX02 BTE, 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 DX02 BTE registered?
DX02 BTE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.
Is DX02 BTE safe to buy?
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