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AE54 XZJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 129,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 125,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 122,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,417 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,416 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 122,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,590 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,140 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,140 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,684 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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AE54 XZJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AE54 XZJ, 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 AE54 XZJ?

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What year was AE54 XZJ registered?

AE54 XZJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AE54 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XZJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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