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AO04 SZY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,887 mi
Last recorded167,887 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 167,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,850 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel carrier corroded/weak

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

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2014 121,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel carrier corroded/weak

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

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,575 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,432 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal weeping slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,587 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding on top of chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,494 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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AO04 SZY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO04 SZY, 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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AO04 SZY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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