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AE04 UTL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,181 mi
Last recorded48,181 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,071 miles

could not check rear seat belts,seats in stowed position

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,254 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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AE04 UTL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE04 UTL, 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

How do I check the history of AE04 UTL?

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What year was AE04 UTL registered?

AE04 UTL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AE04 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 UTL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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