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Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer axle seals leaking n/s and o/s
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer axle seals leaking n/s and o/s
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front axle seals leaking
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded front and rear
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front axle seals leaking
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded front and rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front light leaking on axle seals n/s and o/s
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers and rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front axle swivel joints leaking n/s and o/s
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front slight leak from swivel joints
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front slight leak from swivel joints
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
surface corrosion on rear discs
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise condition of offside front door latch and striker.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advise condition of offside front door latch and striker.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise tyre sidewalls starting to perish.
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise tyre sidewalls starting to perish.
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around n/s/f swivel
slight damage to n/s/f seat belt
Ns sphere seal damp
Screw in nsr tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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AJ54 EES is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AJ54 EES, 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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AJ54 EES is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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