MOT Status
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183,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hubs leaking oil
both rear anti roll bar end links play
brake pedal rubber worn
front steering arm slightly bent in between track rod ends
o/s/f seat belt fluffed
oil leak
rear body. n/s/f mount has corrosion on limit needs attention
rear body. o/s/f mount not connected due to corrosion on limit needs attention
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
both front hubs leaking oil
both rear anti roll bar end links play
brake pedal rubber worn
front steering arm slightly bent in between track rod ends
fuel filter housing damp
o/s/f seat belt fluffed
oil leak
rear body. n/s/f mount has corrosion on limit needs attention
rear body. o/s/f mount not connected due to corrosion on limit needs attention
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front hub oil sills leaking
brake pedal rubber worn
front steering arm slightly bent between track rod ends
oil leak
rear body n/s/f mount has corrosion on limit needs attention
rear body o/s/f mount not connected due too corrosion on limit needs attention
both rear anti roll bar end links play
oil leak
rear body mounts both sides well corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear shock top bushes worn
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
both rear anti roll bar end links play
oil leak
rear body mounts both sides well corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear shock top bushes worn
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front seat belts frayed
both rear anti roll bar link bushes well worn
brake fluid level low
o/s/f wheel bearing play
wipers smear
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stuck under seat (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/f wheel bearing play
wipers smear
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front seat belts frayed
both rear anti roll bar link bushes well worn
brake fluid level low
front brake pads getting low
n/s wiper smears
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake pads getting low
n/s wiper smears
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG54 EKY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 BG54 EKY, 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 BG54 EKY registered?
BG54 EKY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2004.
Is BG54 EKY safe to buy?
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