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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration WN53PZD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,512 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
28 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,805 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2025 26 Jun 202616 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,788 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023 26 Jun 202612 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- power steering noisy
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,190 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged In boot (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,088 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,204 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018 26 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,985 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,143 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both swivel seals leaking
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- oil leak
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- both swivel seals leaking
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,626 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,758 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,107 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,225 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
22 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,206 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
7 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,181 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,210 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear 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)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,351 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2008 26 Jun 202629 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,970 MI
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WN53PZD was registered on 2004-02-06
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