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RD02 COT

2002 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,767 mi
Last recorded36,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Tata Loadbeta46,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 COT
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 36,767 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,613 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Idler has Slight Play

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,475 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,394 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 35,871 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nearside front steering idler worn

Pass 29 May 2019 35,417 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wear in steering idler

Fail 29 May 2019 35,417 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wear in steering idler

Pass 2 May 2018 34,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 May 2016 33,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,315 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 30,314 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 28,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 27,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 26,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,735 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 27 May 2008 21,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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RD02 COT is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 46,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD02 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RD02 COT registered?

RD02 COT is a 2002 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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