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SER 6N

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,659 mi
Last recorded167,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSER 6N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 167,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Diff seal has slight seepage

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Has slight damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 167,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Diff seal has slight seepage

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Has slight damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 167,609 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Has slight damage

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 166,143 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 166,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 165,129 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Centre cross member (below gearbox) inadequately fitted

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box - drop arm securing nut lock tab washer requires locking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 165,122 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper mechanism defective - incorrect park position. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Panhard Rod - fixings loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre cross member (below gearbox) inadequately fitted

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box - drop arm securing nut lock tab washer requires locking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Welding repair to rear cross member will require further attention/structural strength not affecting

Pass 2 May 2018 138,903 miles

chassis corroison advise

Pass 3 Feb 2017 136,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,788 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear hub damp

Pass 30 May 2014 118,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,554 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust noisier than standard

reg plate lamp 50% lit

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,484 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust noisier than standard

reg plate lamp 50% lit

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 84,765 miles

some wear present in universal joint on rear drive shaft. early renewal recommended.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,354 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT PROPSHAFT UJ WORN OUT AND HAS EXCESIVE PLAY

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,947 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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SER 6N is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SER 6N, 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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SER 6N is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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