MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling inner tie bar on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Axle insecure drop link (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top of axle (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pipes starting to go rusty
adjustable towbar not fitted at time of re test
both front seats in boot not fitted at time of re test
both rear shock obsorbers worn
gearbox and transfer box rubber mounts slightly worn
nearside (far rear seat in boot) seat belt stalk cover missing
nearside (front seat in boot) seat base broken off and seat not fitted
nearside and offside front suspension arm front buses worn but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm) and tread worn uneven
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
rear axle top 'A' arm ball joint has slight play
slight play in front offside panhard rod bush
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight weap from offside front hub swivel housing seal
steering damper bushes slightly worn
Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
both rear shock obsorbers worn
gearbox and transfer box rubber mounts slightly worn
nearside (far rear seat in boot) seat belt stalk cover missing
nearside (front seat in boot) seat base broken off and seat not fitted
nearside and offside front suspension arm front buses worn but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside front tyre worn to limit (1.6mm) and tread worn uneven
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
rear axle top 'A' arm ball joint has slight play
slight play in front offside panhard rod bush
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight weap from offside front hub swivel housing seal
steering damper bushes slightly worn
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
brake pedal has slightly long travel
nearside rear shock obsorber bush slightly worn
offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear exhaust bracket corroded
slight fluffing to nearside front seat belt
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight weaping of oil from steering box
slightly damp arround fuel pressure regulator
tow bar ball and bracket not fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear seat belt cover missing
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear seat belt cover missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside swivel joint leaking grease
steering box damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all four tyres have various cuts
o/s/rear panel steady broken
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FJ52 UWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FJ52 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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