MOT Status
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125,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front washers poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
both rear side lights off colour
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
front brake discs slightly worn
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITOR INSECURE
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOP
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ52 UWD 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 UWD, 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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FJ52 UWD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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