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Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel breather pipe split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front swivel weeping grease
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn U/J at differential end ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front swivel weeping grease
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
both front hub seals slightly leaking
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO54 USN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AO54 USN, 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 USN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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