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AO54 CZK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,489 mi
Last recorded157,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,942 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 156,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play COLUMN (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 151,229 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,422 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 145,407 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front propshaft uj broken up

Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 137,219 miles

mud all under vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

mud all under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2012 132,496 miles

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

nearside front swivel joint in poor condition and seal slightly damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2012 132,496 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 128,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,833 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 124,820 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 110,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,117 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,117 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,055 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 CZK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZK, 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 CZK registered?

AO54 CZK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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