MOT Status
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64,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front swivel seals damp
FUEL REGUALATOR DAMP
Nearside Front Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Rear Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERNEATH RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
FUEL REGUALATOR DAMP
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING GREASE
Nearside Front Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer SIDE WALL CRACKING
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERNEATH RUSTY IN PLACES
OIL RES TO ENGINE/GBOX /TRANS BOX
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED JOINTS HANGERS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS GREASE FROM SEAL
Nearside Front TRACK ROD END HAS SOME GREASE SEEP
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS GREASE FROM SEAL
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN
UNDERSIDE AND SOME SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS CORRODED
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded rusting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both road springs rusty
Front both suspension damper bushes perished
Front steering damper bush worn
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak
Offside Front swivel seal slight leak
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tractor housing seals damp
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both side steps heavily corroded
clutch pedal rubber worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both side steps heavily corroded
clutch pedal rubber worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BV54 GYC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 BV54 GYC, 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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BV54 GYC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2004.
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