MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear A frame mounting areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Chip in windscreen
Brake pipe excessively corroded Two front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake "link pipe" calliper to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Swivel ball pitted.
Offside Front Swivel seal weeping.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer holed at tip.
Both front seat belts webbing slightly frayed.
Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends and smearing screen.
Both side front radius arm bushes starting to perish.
Rear a frame ball joint dust cover starting to crack
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion on rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount on the nearside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion on rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within 30cm of a body mount on the offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Leaking from heater matrix hose ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Nearside front inner swivel seal slightly leaking
Offside Offside front inner swivel seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Upper Offside rear upper shock absorber bush slightly worn
Rear diff pinion seal leaking
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RG02 UER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 RG02 UER, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RG02 UER is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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