MOT Status
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147,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Chassis has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has holes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/perished on inside wall
brake pipes greased
front steel brake pipes covered with copper greas by presenter
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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CE04 ZGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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