MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached fixing missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability rubbing through fuel tank mountings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability both touching spring cups (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
advise on a good waxoyl of the chassis area !!
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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BR04 DFX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 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 BR04 DFX, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BR04 DFX registered?
BR04 DFX is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 2011.
Is BR04 DFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BR04 DFX shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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