MOT Status
ValidMileage
214,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp outer cover missing and unable to operate due to aftermarket seat base (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Steering damper has worn bush
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering drop arm locking pin missing, nyloc nut fitted
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Steering damper has worn bush
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering drop arm locking pin missing, nyloc nut fitted
Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement onto axle x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall,not down to cords
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut on tread area,not down to cords
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement onto axle x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
child seat fitted in n/s rear seat belt
Front diff weaping
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear shock upper bushes worn
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
parking brake warning light on.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
parking brake warning light on.
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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B18 MSD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 B18 MSD, 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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B18 MSD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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