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AX53PKK
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration AX53PKK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,828 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,502 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,523 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Brackets left from side step (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker turret/retaining ring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,007 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside side step corroded
- Rear exhaust in poor condition
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,373 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,786 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side step heavily corroded .
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side step heavily corroded .
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 871,056 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 14 Jun 202629 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,292 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017 14 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 800,365 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,744 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014 14 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 727,326 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,654 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011 14 Jun 202630 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,342 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,086 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 14 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
22 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,475 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 14 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,791 MI
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AX53PKK was registered on 2004-01-30
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