MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jet poor delivery of washer fluid however still capable of clearing the windscreen at the time of the Mot.
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pressure build up slow Brake Vacuum weak however still capable of passing brake test at the time of the Mot. (1.1.3 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush play in D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
all tyres cracks in tread (none to cord)
all tyres cracks in tread (none to cord)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front swivel hubs slightly worn/damp
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front swivel hubs slightly worn/damp
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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FRN 68M is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 FRN 68M, 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 FRN 68M registered?
FRN 68M is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2002.
Is FRN 68M safe to buy?
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