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D6 PBW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,656 mi
Last recorded173,656 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 PBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 173,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,487 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,924 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,920 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,289 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipes pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise chrome balls leaking

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise chrome balls leaking

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,563 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,563 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,559 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,559 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre!!

o/s/f tyre!!

o/s/r tyre!!

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,228 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D6 PBW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D6 PBW, 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 D6 PBW registered?

D6 PBW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is D6 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 PBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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