MOT Status
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under Vehicle corroded but not considered excessive
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front differential seal is leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front differential seal is leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear differential support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion rear body mounting support member
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion rear body mounting support member
Passenger's seat insecure all rear (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section body mount, borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Running board and mountings corroded and nearside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Running board fixing corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Upper stop light inop
surface corrosion rear chassis
rear chassis cross member has surface corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all tyres slightly perishing on sidewalls
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front tyres cracking on outer walls
advise both front tyres starting to perish
advise front screen chipped
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BL53 AEG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 BL53 AEG, 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 BL53 AEG registered?
BL53 AEG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is BL53 AEG safe to buy?
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