MOT Status
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85,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where crossmember attaches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where crossmember attaches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested Not tested due to brake pipe failure . (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Seat belt damaged Mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
column switches are loose
exhaust corroded and thin in places
slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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FJ52 UTS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FJ52 UTS, 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 FJ52 UTS registered?
FJ52 UTS is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2002.
Is FJ52 UTS safe to buy?
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