MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FUEL FILTER LEAK
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVELS WORN TOP AND BOTTOM (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 REG PLATE LAMPS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FUEL FILTER LEAK
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVELS WORN TOP AND BOTTOM (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high OSF HEADLAMP AIM TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 REG PLATE LAMPS INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front differential oil leak. Not excessive.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper body. A-pillar, lower. (nearside & offside). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member, Suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front differential oil leak. Not excessive.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper body. A-pillar, lower. (nearside & offside). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member, Suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front differential oil leak, not excessive.
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Stabiliser bar. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front differential oil leak, not excessive.
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to rear cross-member suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-vehicle, front to rear corrosion. Chassis longitudinal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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FG02 ZVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FG02 ZVV, 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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FG02 ZVV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2002.
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