MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyre age 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint housing seal leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint housing seal leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center forward from join (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Tyres alround starting to crack on inner walls.
Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall
Both rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front swivel joint damp
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall
Both rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and inner sidewall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front swivel joint damp
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tyres cracked
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP02 NXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FP02 NXA, 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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FP02 NXA is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2002.
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