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110,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel joint leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
both front hub seals leaking
rear cross member corroded
Rear cross member corroded
both front hub seals seeping grease
both front hub seals leaking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front axle seals seeping oil
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play on limits! (2.5.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Front axle seals seeping oil
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play on limits! (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Swivel hub seal has slight seepage
Offside Front tyre approching limit
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Engine oil leak
N/S/F tyre has screw in tred
N/S/R tyre sidewalls slightly distorted
O/S/R tyre perrishing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disks corroded
Slight play in front propshaft u.j
Slight seepage from both front swivel hubs
Engine oil leak
N/S/F tyre has screw in tred
N/S/R tyre sidewalls slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/R tyre perrishing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake disks corroded
Slight play in front propshaft u.j
Slight seepage from both front swivel hubs
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front swivel housing deteriorated and has slight seepage
slight perishing on rear tyres
steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front swivel ball corroded and slight leak
o/s steering damper bush slightly worn
n/s/f tyre outerwall perrishing
o/s/f tyre has scew in inner edge of tred
o/s/r brake disk slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre outerwall perrishing
rear boot seats folded (belts not tested)
slight weep from o/s/f swivel hub
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front driving lamp not working
n/s/f tyre outerwall perrishing
o/s/f tyre has scew in inner edge of tred
o/s/r brake disk slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre outerwall perrishing
rear boot seats folded (belts not tested)
slight weep from o/s/f swivel hub
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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DG04 GXM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DG04 GXM, 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 DG04 GXM registered?
DG04 GXM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2004.
Is DG04 GXM safe to buy?
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