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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration GF53OSW
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 21 Nov 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,780 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025 6 Jul 202616 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,546 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024 6 Jul 202625 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear reflector damaged but secure at time of test
- nearside rear body damaged close to causing a sharp edge.
- slight play in both rear wheel bearings
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,901 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 6 Jul 202611 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,631 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 6 Jul 202628 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,865 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021 6 Jul 202627 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,905 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020 6 Jul 202622 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,057 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018 6 Jul 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,766 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018 6 Jul 202620 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,306 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 6 Jul 202616 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,938 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 6 Jul 202616 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,938 MI
6 Jul 202628 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 6 Jul 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 6 Jul 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,569 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 6 Jul 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,559 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 6 Jul 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,213 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,136 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
7 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,290 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 148,846 MI
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GF53OSW was registered on 2004-01-06
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