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R44 PGA

2024 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2024
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,469 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2026 91,442 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 89,553 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive and offside hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 89,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps suspect earthing problem (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive and offside hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,318 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember under step bracket (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 88,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perished and starting to split ,axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s axle ball swivels seals weeping, also some pitting on ball swivels

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorber steel protection covers rotted, lower rubber bush covers

Fail 10 May 2023 88,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perished and starting to split ,axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s axle ball swivels seals weeping, also some pitting on ball swivels

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorber steel protection covers rotted, lower rubber bush covers

Pass 25 May 2022 88,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 82,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 82,565 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,264 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,538 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,442 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,903 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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R44 PGA is a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Grey. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R44 PGA, 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 2 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R44 PGA is a 2024 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2024.

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The MOT history for R44 PGA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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