MOT Status
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92,882 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle on chassis leg half way (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides , top and bottom bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides both top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
All tyres perishing
All tyres perishing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
all tyres slightly perished
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all tyres slightly perished
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY04 SJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 AY04 SJX, 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 AY04 SJX registered?
AY04 SJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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