MOT Status
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117,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliber (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliber (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliber (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliber (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed hower no tow bar fitted not within 30 cms of testable it or body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed hower no tow bar fitted not within 30 cms of testable it or body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front hub seal leaking recommend replacement
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front hub seal leaking recommend replacement
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE04 RYP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 CE04 RYP, 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 RYP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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