MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
All four front suspension c-spanner bushes badly worn .
Offside rear shock absorber top bush worn .
Steering box oil bound .
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All four front suspension c-spanner bushes badly worn .
Offside rear shock absorber top bush worn .
Steering box oil bound .
Steering damper eye bush very badly worn.
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn
steering box oil bound
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn
front + rear brake pads look low
steering box oil bound
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear shock absorber bushes worn.
Steering damper eye bush worn.
Rear shock absorber bushes worn.
Steering damper eye bush worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
diesel tank has leaked previously but now dry
fluid leak round engine
front no plate cracked
n/side front door sometimes hard to shut
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
diesel tank has leaked previously but now dry
fluid leak round engine
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads look low
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all tyre side walls starting to perrish
front brake pads look low
steering box damp
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine over filled with oil
engine over filled with oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK04 YDA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 AK04 YDA, 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 AK04 YDA registered?
AK04 YDA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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