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GF53UCG
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GF53UCG
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 03 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 42,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 42,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 42,032 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 42,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 41,374 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 41,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre ball joint on rear axle has a split dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (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
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split on OS drop link lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,859 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 40,859 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2023 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,395 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,494 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,585 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,476 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,476 MI
5 Jun 20265 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,558 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,335 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,754 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,907 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,908 MI
5 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,908 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,022 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,565 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,482 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,716 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,792 MI
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GF53UCG was registered on 2004-01-13
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