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AV54 EZK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 120,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

grease around nearside front hub

imbalance on rear foot brake efforts

nearside rear foot brake effort low

small splits in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

grease around nearside front hub

imbalance on rear foot brake efforts

nearside rear foot brake effort low

small splits in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,279 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Winch wiring routing and security of wiring.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Winch wiring routing and security of wiring.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 34,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AV54 EZK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EZK, 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 AV54 EZK registered?

AV54 EZK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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The MOT history for AV54 EZK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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