MOT Status
ValidMileage
194,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn evenly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre worn evenly
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering damper bush worn minor movement
Unable to check condition of brake pads
Underside of jeep in very dirty condition ( mud ) hard to inspect to mot standards .
Underside of jeep rusty
Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Unable to check condition of brake pads
Underside of jeep in very dirty condition ( mud ) hard to inspect to mot standards .
Underside of jeep rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
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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EX52 EXF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 EX52 EXF, 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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How do I check the history of EX52 EXF?
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What year was EX52 EXF registered?
EX52 EXF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is EX52 EXF safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX52 EXF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EX52 EXF have outstanding finance?
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