MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (4) four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
REAR AXLE (A FRAME) BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
REAR AXLE (A FRAME) BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking somewhere (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked
N/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked
O/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked
O/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked
tow bar ball not fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked
N/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked
O/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked
O/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked
front wiper blades split
tow bar ball not fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU04 TYW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AU04 TYW, 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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AU04 TYW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2004.
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