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AP53FVV
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration AP53FVV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 16 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 175,739 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,496 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
7 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,301 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear seats removed time of test.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,909 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,675 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 14 Jun 202623 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,531 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 14 Jun 202610 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,529 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,798 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,585 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 14 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 122,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,813 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,630 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 14 Jun 202622 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,138 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 14 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,377 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 14 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,599 MI
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AP53FVV was registered on 2004-01-12
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