MOT Status
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160,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FRONT HUBS SLIGHT LEAK
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear top axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rust on towbar
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear top axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rust on towbar
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bumpstop missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bumpstop missing
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear axle housing very corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear axle housing very corroded
Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AU04 TZR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2004.
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