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AO54 CZG

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,478 mi
Last recorded152,478 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 147,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Aug 2017 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,253 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,878 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,466 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front steering swivels slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,008 miles

slight play in steering link arm ball joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake judder on parking brake

oil leak from both front axle swivel joints

oil leaks from both diffs

play in rear diff

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake judder on parking brake

oil leak from both front axle swivel joints

oil leaks from both diffs

play in rear diff

slight play in steering link arm ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,079 miles

long travel park brake lever

play at steering wheel

play steering damper bush

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,167 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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AO54 CZG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO54 CZG, 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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AO54 CZG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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