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AD54 YGL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,595 mi
Last recorded126,595 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,118 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,609 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,541 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,469 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,747 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,451 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AD54 YGL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AD54 YGL, 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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What year was AD54 YGL registered?

AD54 YGL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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