MOT Status
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155,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross section under tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross section under tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s lower link boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering damper attachment rosejoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sterring box arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to fexi and pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering damper attachment rosejoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sterring box arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
coolant level low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened fouling fuel tank plate on o.s.r (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in steering damper attachment (2.1.3 (b) (i))
coolant level low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn thin, new pads fitted (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering damper bush worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner brake pad getting low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres low on tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres low on tread
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B4 XJW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 B4 XJW, 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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B4 XJW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2004.
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