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AF04 FUB

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,780 mi
Last recorded191,780 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 191,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 191,649 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 191,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 190,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 187,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 181,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 180,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 175,591 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 166,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 149,941 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 149,912 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 148,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,360 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

play in steering damper offside bush

Fail 23 Oct 2012 136,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

offside swivel ball pitted

play in steering damper offside bush

Pass 8 Oct 2011 126,358 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight hub oil leak o/s/f

Pass 18 Oct 2010 113,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 113,736 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness both front hubs

slight play both front hubs

Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight dampness both front hubs

slight play both front hubs

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,472 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,668 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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AF04 FUB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF04 FUB, 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 AF04 FUB registered?

AF04 FUB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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