MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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 .
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.
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.
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)
general rusting of brake pipes
offside front hub has play
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear prop shaft u/j excessive wear
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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