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OV54HXY
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration OV54HXY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 08 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,350 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust flange corroded.
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Step corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Both front swivels leaking grease
9 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,261 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- both front swivel seals leaking
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front side step corroded through
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all four suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- both front swivel seals leaking
- Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all four starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front side step corroded through
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,669 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both front sphere
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower, rear bar ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff/axle ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front sphere
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower, rear bar ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,833 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both sphere joints leaking slightly
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,619 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,544 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Front axle sphere joints leaking - Both sides
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front axle sphere joints leaking - Both sides
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,515 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,071 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 27 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,383 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018 27 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,951 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 27 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,249 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,011 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,461 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,522 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 27 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,876 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,015 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 27 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OV54HXY was registered on 2004-12-07
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