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AO54 CYZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 140,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 140,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 127,447 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 105,238 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,360 miles

front number plate reqs. reloceatting

Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front number plate reqs. reloceatting

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AO54 CYZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO54 CYZ, 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 AO54 CYZ registered?

AO54 CYZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AO54 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 CYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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