MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside and nearside front brake pads loose in calipers.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside and nearside front brake pads loose in calipers.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside side step corroded/holed.
tow bar electrical socket pins corroded.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside front brake disc overheated.
offside side step corroded/holed.
tow bar electrical socket pins corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside and nearside rear tyres perished.
slight brake bind offside front.
slight play steering damper lower bush.
slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre,(inner sidewall).
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate damaged & cracked
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate damaged & cracked
front numberplate damaged-digits still legible
rear seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV04 VTX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 AV04 VTX, 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 AV04 VTX registered?
AV04 VTX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.
Is AV04 VTX safe to buy?
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