MOT Status
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111,394 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting a pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all tyres worn to 3mm
front brake pads low
front flexi hoses begining to deteriorate
towbar REMOVED
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres worn to 3mm
front brake pads low
front flexi hoses begining to deteriorate
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f brake disc heavily corroded
rear cross member heavily corroded
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in swivel pins
exhaust heat sheild loose & rattling
o/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm
radiator has no cooling fins
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f swivel pin
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f swivel pins
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f swivel pins
both front out riggers rusty
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f swivel pin
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
"Nail" in nearside front tyre
Exhaust in poor condition
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H705 EEU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 H705 EEU, 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 H705 EEU registered?
H705 EEU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2002.
Is H705 EEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for H705 EEU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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