MOT Status
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123,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear "A" frame ball joint slight play
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard CAT (8.2.2.1 (a))
Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard EGR Valve (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A-frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Play in swivel pin (sphere)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in swivel pin (sphere)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rough when going lock to lock
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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FJ02 XBH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ02 XBH, 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 FJ02 XBH registered?
FJ02 XBH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2002.
Is FJ02 XBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ02 XBH shows 15 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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