MOT Status
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85,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (above the offside chassis) (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrig (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrig (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on servo
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust box flange corroded
Fuel hose slightly damaged Breather pipe (7.2.2)
Rear diff seal leaking
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust box flange corroded
Fuel hose slightly damaged Breather pipe (7.2.2)
Rear diff seal leaking
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
fuel tank breather pipe cracked
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear seats have been removed from vehicle
n/s/f anti roll bar lower joint dust cover split
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
n/s/f anti roll bar lower joint dust cover split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK52 CJF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 EK52 CJF, 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 EK52 CJF registered?
EK52 CJF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2002.
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The MOT history for EK52 CJF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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