MOT Status
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71,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear axle mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust join corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear axle mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust join corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH brake pipes on front calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres - perished on side walls and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres - perished on side walls and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear @ rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear @ Rear Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Washer head security.
LHF swivel loosing some oil.
LHF swivel loosing some oil.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s wiper rubber splitting evident
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 ZGW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 CE53 ZGW, 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 CE53 ZGW registered?
CE53 ZGW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is CE53 ZGW safe to buy?
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