MOT Status
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153,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm leading bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm leading bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm leading bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm leading bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear tyre outer side wall badly cracked
clutch stiff
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre outer side wall badly cracked
clutch stiff
engine oil leaks
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Crack in screen above drivers view of the road.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Crack in screen above drivers view of the road.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front suspension swivel joints have slight oil leak.
Steering coupling has slight play.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension swivel joints have slight oil leak.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering coupling has slight play.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV54 CZY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 AV54 CZY, 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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AV54 CZY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2004.
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