MOT Status
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93,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Brackets left from side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside side step corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side step heavily corroded .
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side step heavily corroded .
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet slightly difficult to latch down???
transmittion brake lever free travel/ jerks inoperation/odd times / pulled up stationary???
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
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AX53 PKK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 AX53 PKK, 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 PKK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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