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A6 OSE

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,905 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering knuckle

Offside Front steering knuckle

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 90,905 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering knuckle

Offside Front steering knuckle

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,119 miles

N/S/F Hub Seal Leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,290 miles

N/S/F Hub Seal Leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,147 miles

N/S/F Hub Seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 83,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,512 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,165 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A6 OSE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 OSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 OSE registered?

A6 OSE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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