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LB04FSF
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration LB04FSF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,337 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- slight wear in steering damper bush
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
12 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 122,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- slight wear in steering damper bush
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front sphere seals leaking
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front sphere seals leaking
- handbrake warning light on
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,204 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play O/S/R wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play N/S steering arm ball joint gaiter split and has excessive wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS lamp constantly illuminated. (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front axle swivel spheres, both leaking oil.
- O/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S rear wheel bearing has slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in N/S/R tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Traction Control lamp permanently illuminated.
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate badly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Steering damper has play in O/S bush.
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed O/S/R door cannot be opened from outside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,203 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- n/s and o/s front spheres slightly leaking
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,972 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,364 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,187 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- n/s and o/s front axle swivel housing seals leaking
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- n/s and o/s front axle swivel housing seals leaking
- Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,733 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,948 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front door check strap inner unattacted
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Lower side step corroaded
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front door check strap inner unattacted
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Lower side step corroaded
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,701 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202613 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,116 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,204 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,638 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,156 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,346 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
8 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,216 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20266 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,430 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 5 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,026 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 5 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,026 MI
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