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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration GF53YHJ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,587 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,009 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2025 24 Jun 202615 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp beam images poor
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,512 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,926 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both front hub seals leaking
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,964 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,556 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,123 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 24 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,347 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202627 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,667 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,633 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2014 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nearside front brake hose fouling wheel on lock Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,267 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2013 24 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,642 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,997 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,104 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202613 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
15 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,029 MI
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GF53YHJ was registered on 2004-01-20
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