MOT Status
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171,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear upper shock bush slight play
center exhaust hanger broken
Front swivels slightly damp
slight free play detected at steering wheel
windscreen screen cracked
Exhaust mounting defective center box (6.1.2 (a))
Front both sides inner hub swivels weeping
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear both sides play in upper and lower shock bushes
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
cracked windscreen
slight play in lower steering damper bush
slight play in steering u/j joint
Oil leak ()
crack in windscreen
front both sides hub seals slightly damp
steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear upper shock bush slight play
Oil leak ()
Rear Lower both sides shock bushes slightly worn
brake rubber wearing thin
crack in windscreen
front both sides hub seals slightly damp
pas pump slightly damp
steering damper bush slightly worn
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have small cuts to tread
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AW04 BGF 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 79.2%.
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 AW04 BGF, 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 AW04 BGF registered?
AW04 BGF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2004.
Is AW04 BGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AW04 BGF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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