MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Hub seal leaking oil/grease
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering is stiff in operation
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking oil/grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering is stiff in operation
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Hub joint has slight leakage of oil.
Offside Front Drivers seat pad is worn out.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Hub joint has slight leakage of oil.
Offside Front Drivers seat pad is worn out.
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Front (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
dampnes around front ball swivels.
dampness around fuel filter.
drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriating.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight leak n/s front ball swival seal
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
slight leak on n/s/f and o/s/f ball swivel seals.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
fuel filter cover looks damp but no leaks at present
slight damage to front no plate slight leaks on front swivals
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
reg plate light lense dammaged .axles pinnion oil seals leaking.
slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM02 ZJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FM02 ZJV, 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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FM02 ZJV is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2002.
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