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135,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pins have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pins have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam kingpin (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam King pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached prop shaft loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Damper Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Light switch is broken (1.1.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsf osf swivel slight oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsf osf swivel slight oil leak
Slight 'knock' from rear axle steady ball joint
Very slight vertical movement nearside drag link end
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK04 KFT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 CK04 KFT, 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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CK04 KFT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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