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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Fuel filler pipe hose clip insecure but not causing a leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated but still maintains a seal
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated but still maintains a seal
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle control wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt catch cover damaged
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt catch cover damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering damper bushes worn
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper bush slight wear
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper bush slight wear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cuts in n/s/r tyre
n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering damper has slightly worn rubber bush.
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HF02 GWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HF02 GWU, 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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HF02 GWU is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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