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AM53 CNY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 132,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel joint weeping

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel joint weeping

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 125,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged does not lock out (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

dipped beam headlights come on with position lamps

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 121,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front axle ball seals damp

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,024 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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AM53 CNY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AM53 CNY, 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 AM53 CNY registered?

AM53 CNY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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