MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak water pump
oil weeping from n/s/f and o/s/f front hub seals
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both Front hub seals has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPT 961X is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EPT 961X, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EPT 961X?
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What year was EPT 961X registered?
EPT 961X is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2002.
Is EPT 961X safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPT 961X shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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