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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front track rod end adjuster worn
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside wing damage
Front prop uj slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake low reading
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front hockey stick bushes worn
slight corrosion to rear brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
front hockey stick bushes worn
slight corrosion to rear brake pipe
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
steering damper bush worn
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering box slight leak
tyres getting cut and worn
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF02 ZTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 ZTW, 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 HF02 ZTW registered?
HF02 ZTW is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2002.
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