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AK54 YOE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,382 mi
Last recorded234,382 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 234,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 214,176 miles

o/s & n/s front brake pipes rusty

slight play in n/s front drag link end

Pass 28 Oct 2011 194,297 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 194,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 174,341 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 174,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 150,628 miles

steering damper 'eye' bush badly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 128,387 miles

emissions too low to be measured

Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,644 miles

front number plate broken in places

handbrake close to max travel

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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AK54 YOE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK54 YOE, 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 AK54 YOE registered?

AK54 YOE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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