MOT Status
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143,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
front swivel joints slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front swivel joints slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SEAT BELTS SLIGHT DAMAGE FROM DOOR CATCH ENTRAPMENT. WINDSCREEN CHIPPED NEARSIDE. ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW. SMALL WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/r seat back insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/r seat back insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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EY52 OPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 EY52 OPC, 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 EY52 OPC registered?
EY52 OPC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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