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Both rear suspension bump stops are missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops are missing
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
steering idler rubber boot damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steering idler rubber boot damaged
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV02 WFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV02 WFZ, 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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FV02 WFZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 2002.
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