MOT Status
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84,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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 Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat support mount area of rear cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat support mount area of rear cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underside of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end union at flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub pitted and leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel hub pitted and leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET51 OBG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 ET51 OBG, 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 ET51 OBG registered?
ET51 OBG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2002.
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