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AX53 OOJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 163,289 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear seat belt mounts rusty

slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f swivel joints

underside rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 163,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen water faces front of vehicle going in wrong direction for the screen (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod likely to become detached panhard rod bush worn and bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front seat belts are freying

front wipers not checked due to lack of fluid

reverse light lens cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 160,356 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak drop arm ball joint loose (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,033 miles

Nearside inner front swivel seal seeping

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Slight play in drop arm ball joint

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 157,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside inner front swivel seal seeping

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Slight play in drop arm ball joint

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 150,181 miles

O/S/R seat/s missing seat belts not checked.

Reverse lamp lens broken .

oil leak from steering box

slight movement in steering column u/j

Fail 9 Feb 2015 150,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of other brake pipes.

O/S wiper rubber split.

O/S/R seat/s missing seat belts not checked.

Oil leak from power steering pipe.

Reverse lamp lens broken .

Pass 6 Feb 2014 139,826 miles

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

O/S/R tyre just under 3mm.

Plastic cover missing on O/S/F seat belt stalk buckle.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 139,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel.

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

O/S/R tyre just under 3mm.

Plastic cover missing on O/S/F seat belt stalk buckle.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,330 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,594 miles

general rusting of brake pipes

offside front hub has play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft u/j excessive wear

Fail 16 Jan 2008 67,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft u/j excessive wear

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,180 miles

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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AX53 OOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX53 OOJ, 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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AX53 OOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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