MOT Status
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75,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Skight leak from front axle swivle joints
Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
lower steering arm ball joint has slight play
marks in n/s/f seat belt webing
o/s and n/s rear quarter panels have small holes due to corrosion not to excess yet
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear prop rear u/j signs of wear
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Heavy mud covering rear chassis and inner arches.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering damper eye bush has slight play.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
several stone chips in windscreen
wipers slightly smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
right hand indicator keeps cancelling when steering wheel turned to r/h side
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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DX02 XRN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 DX02 XRN, 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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DX02 XRN is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2002.
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