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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its chassis / underbody
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front / Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axel Oil leak (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its chassis / underbody
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
This vehicle has areas of general corrosion on its underside
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
This vehicle has areas of general corrosion on its underside
AREAS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached AND FUEL TANK MOUNT (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
AREAS OF CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))
Areas of surface corrosion on vehicles underside
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (upper bushes) (5.3.2 (c))
Wipers are slow in operation but still clear
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive flange has a minor oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rear Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear on the upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper chassis cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear on the upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring worn Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear body cross member has areas of slight corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Coil spring worn Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear body cross member has areas of slight corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXEL END X2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXEL END X2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Offside front axel swivel has slight play
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface rust to under side
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Slight play in rear axle upper ball joint.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in rear axle upper ball joint.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vehicle very muddy under
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
operation of front windsscreen washers/gweithrediad y golchwyr ar y sgrin blaen
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CE04 DZF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 CE04 DZF, 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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CE04 DZF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2004.
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