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AF04 URU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,387 mi
Last recorded154,387 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 URU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,387 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear body support beam corroded

rear prop, rear U.J worn

Fail 18 Dec 2017 154,386 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has wear to side wall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear body support beam corroded

rear prop, rear U.J worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 150,275 miles

front number plate poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 150,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking at filler pipe (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front number plate poor condition

oil leak on front diff

rear wiper blade very poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,541 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,879 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 1 Dec 2014 136,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor

side steps very corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 127,303 miles

n.s.& o.s sphere slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,380 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

swivel seals slightly leaking grease

Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

swivel seals slightly leaking grease

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,918 miles

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

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 13 Feb 2009 76,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,474 miles

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

steering dampner bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,237 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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AF04 URU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF04 URU, 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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AF04 URU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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