MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underneath is extremely muddy and dirty
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Engine cover and under guards fitted
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
free play in offside rear halfshaft/flange
offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound rough.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Some front rear pads appear worn down
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age and cuts
Offside wiper blade deteriated
Steering damper 0ffside bush slight wear
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age and cuts
Offside wiper blade deteriated
Steering damper 0ffside bush slight wear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Some room at offside damper bush
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General light brake drag
Some room at offside damper bush
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight room in offside bush in steering damper.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
slight room in offside bush in steering damper.
Nearside wiper blade deteriated
Nearside wiper blade deteriated
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV04 VUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AV04 VUD, 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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AV04 VUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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