MOT Status
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155,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Diff mounting ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Slight mist of oil from both steering spheres
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Steering damper bush/pin worn
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering noisy
Flash function not working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing appears to be getting noisy
Offside Steering damper bush/bolt shank worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Flash function not working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing appears to be getting noisy
Offside Steering damper bush/bolt shank worn
slight play in o/s steering track rod end
steering damper o/s bush very worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
slight play in o/s steering track rod end
steering damper o/s bush very worn
bonnet safety catch damaging intercooler
slight play in ball joint on top of rear differential
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet safety catch damaging intercooler
slight play in ball joint on top of rear differential
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
Rear brake pads wearing close to limit
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
Front discs lipped and pitted on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front seatbelt damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight dampness to offside sphere
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
Front discs lipped and pitted on edges
Nearside front seatbelt damaged
Slight dampness to offside sphere
Blow from centre exhaust box.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Travel in handbrake.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Blow from centre exhaust box.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Travel in handbrake.
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BW04 FFU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 FFU, 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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BW04 FFU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2004.
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