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AE51 TOW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,875 mi
Last recorded138,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 138,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front front swivels joints slight leak

Fail 8 Jan 2026 138,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front front swivels joints slight leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,019 miles

Front Nearside & Offside swivel joint seals slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,383 miles

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2023 136,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn leaking oil (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn leaking oil (5.2.1 (b) (i))

front reg plate fitted to under side of impact bar

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,193 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 132,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,511 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal around pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 124,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,046 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,463 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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AE51 TOW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AE51 TOW, 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 AE51 TOW registered?

AE51 TOW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is AE51 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 TOW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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