MOT Status
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96,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside and offside front hub seals leaking
rear x member corroded
nearside and offside front hub seals leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
nearside and offside front hub seals leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected STEERING DAMPERFIXING LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch pedal anti slip worn
small chip bottom of windscreen
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip worn
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering damper bush has slight play
very rear seats cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
Slight play steering damper bushes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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BW04 FFR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 BW04 FFR, 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 BW04 FFR registered?
BW04 FFR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2004.
Is BW04 FFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW04 FFR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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