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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AD53 WVN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 AD53 WVN, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AD53 WVN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2004.
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