MOT Status
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80,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside dirty
underside has surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
underside dirty
underside has surface corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear underside
front hub assemblies leaking / both sides
Brake performance unable to be tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear underside
front hub assemblies leaking / both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , front nearside. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres perished/cracked
light misting of oil on front hubs
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emissions near limit
front wipers not parking correctly
Centre Rear Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)
rear discs pitted
rear discs pitted
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
chips in windscreen
rear number plate has a mark in it
slight play in both top shocker bushes at rear
slight play in steering damper bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX52 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EX52 SXG, 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 EX52 SXG registered?
EX52 SXG is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2002.
Is EX52 SXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX52 SXG shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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