MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Upper washer pump weak
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower oil leak
Central Front Lower oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
o/s and n/s front brake pads low
Central Rear Upper stop lamp in-op
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper stop lamp in-op
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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AY53 NZC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AY53 NZC, 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 AY53 NZC registered?
AY53 NZC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is AY53 NZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 NZC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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