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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member is slightly corroded around manufacturing hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the ball joint cover on the top of the rear axle has deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member is slightly corroded around manufacturing hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and rear plate very slight damage
nsr tyre around 2.8mm
osr bump stop missing
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover on top of rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly deteriorated/damaged (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres are approx.3mm the limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
nsr tyre around 2.8mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
all four tyres starting to perish wiper blades dont self park
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
all four tyres starting to perish wiper blades dont self park
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure inner brake pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak n/s front hub
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak n/s front hub
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 MSY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 AP53 MSY, 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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AP53 MSY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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