MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise Towball / Pin not fitted.
Advise slight cracking to all four tyres.
Advise slight damage to N/S/F Door step.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise Towball / Pin not fitted.
Advise slight cracking to all four tyres.
Advise slight damage to N/S/F Door step.
Both front wiper blades splitting
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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DF53 FSU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 DF53 FSU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DF53 FSU?
You can check the full history of DF53 FSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DF53 FSU registered?
DF53 FSU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is DF53 FSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 FSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DF53 FSU have outstanding finance?
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