MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front steering sphere seal slight leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective both centre rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front steering sphere seal slight leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear steering sphere seal slight leak
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired cracked (1.1.3 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired cracked (1.1.3 (e))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads & fitting kit also corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member corroded within 30.cm tow ball (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise n/s/r axle bump stop missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
osf swivel housing joint has surface corrosion on swivel and no lubrication
osr rear halfshaft to driveflange has wear in it
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA04 CWU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DA04 CWU, 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 DA04 CWU registered?
DA04 CWU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2004.
Is DA04 CWU safe to buy?
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