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SW53KFD
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration SW53KFD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,854 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Oil leak Engine bay area ()
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Propshaft universal joint worn () Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) Dangerous
- Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear pipe (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to middle pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Oil leak Engine bay area ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,948 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,579 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,060 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,874 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,868 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,461 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,439 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011 13 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,249 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,746 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,362 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,362 MI
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