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AA53 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 84,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn play in bottom hub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,658 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,877 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel seals leaking

offside front swivel corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel seals leaking

offside front swivel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,682 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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AA53 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA53 MUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA53 MUD registered?

AA53 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is AA53 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 MUD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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