MOT Status
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110,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe very tight/close to gap in body/chassis
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe very tight/close to gap in body/chassis
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and cross member area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring seat/chassis area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Advanced corrosion patches on chassis rails
Brake disc inner faces corroded front and rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion evident on all front steering/suspension components
Front brake hose ferrules corroded
Locking device for power steering box fastening nuts corroded away - recommend early attention
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust flange rusted away
Tow bar corroded
coil springs corroded
n/s/f coil spring top spring seat area & chassis rail corroded
both front outriggers corroded
all coil springs rusty
both front chassis areas/spring mount areas heavily corroded
corrosion evident on top of chassis by engine mounts - o/s worse
front lower cross member rusted through in corner
front to rear brake pipe rusty
n/s/f brake pipe/hose ferrules rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
rear exhaust joint flange/fasteners rusted away
steering box fastener lock plate rusting away on o/s/f chassis leg
Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (7.2.3)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all coil springs rusty
both front chassis areas/spring mount areas heavily corroded
both front outriggers corroded
corrosion evident on top of chassis by engine mounts - o/s worse
front lower cross member rusted through in corner
front to rear brake pipe rusty
n/s/f brake pipe/hose ferrules rusty
rear brake pipes rusty
rear exhaust joint flange/fasteners rusted away
steering box fastener lock plate rusting away on o/s/f chassis leg
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
chassis heavily corroded on o/s/r & o/s/f behind outrigger
coil springs corroded
o/s/f spring turret area corroded
rear exhaust flange rusting away
rear tyres, cracking evident on treads and sidewalls
surface rust on all visible brake pipes
corrosion evident on all brake pipes
corrosion evident on front coil springs and shock absorber casings
corrosion patches on brake servo
dampness around power steering pipes
radial cracks starting on both rear tyre sidewalls
rear brake hose ferrules rusty
rear silencer joint heavily corroded
surface rust on rear chassis & front body mountings
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
all coil springs corroded
corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipe & rear union heavily corroded
dampness around power steering reservoir
middle to rear exhaust flanges rusted away & starting to blow - hanger corroded
n/s door catch has minor fault
o/s/f brake hose ferrule & pipe union corroded
o/s/f brake pipe, hose ferrule & pipe union corroded
surface rust evident on underbonnet brake pipes
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
all coil springs corroded
corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipe & rear union heavily corroded
dampness around power steering reservoir
middle to rear exhaust flanges rusted away & starting to blow - hanger corroded
n/s door catch has minor fault
o/s/f brake hose ferrule & pipe union corroded
o/s/f brake pipe, hose ferrule & pipe union corroded
surface rust evident on underbonnet brake pipes
advanced corrosion on centre box joint & hanger
all coil spring bottoms corroded
surface rust on front to rear brake pipe & ferrule corroded
surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advanced corrosion on centre box joint & hanger
all coil spring bottoms corroded
surface rust on front to rear brake pipe & ferrule corroded
surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe
all 4 coil springs have surface rust
centre and rear exhaust rusty, exhaust brackets very rusty
pitting on front brake disc edges
small split in wiper blade ends
washers frozen
heavy corrosion evident on middle to rear exhaust section joints & hangers.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering components
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering components
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sign of small leak near fuel filter
wipers only fair
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF51 DDZ 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 68%.
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 HF51 DDZ, 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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HF51 DDZ is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2002.
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