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185,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering damper has movement in bush
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle does not work (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt does not come out (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
steering damper has movement in bush
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end slightly loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end slightly loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front and rear axles have slight corrosion
various suspension components have corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leaks
Some corrosion to chassis rails and bulkhead
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
coil spring corroded All slight (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
N/S/F S/BELT STORK COVER MISSING
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front seat belts marked from being closed in door
front steering damper slight leak
n/s/f seat belt lower catch cover not fitted
N/S S/BELT STORK COVER MISSING
REAR DISC PITTED INNER EDGE
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BOTH SIDE STEPS SEIZED AND BENT
WIPER DO NOT PARK
off side front outer brake pad appears very close to minimum limit of 1.5mm. check ASAP
Exhaust emissions high, just on pass limit.
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AK53 TZE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 AK53 TZE, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AK53 TZE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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