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AF04 HOA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,836 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filter housing bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.50r16c 108/106n on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear prop, rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2020 79,790 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking below master cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 79,179 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 79,132 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,552 miles

Centre Front Lower slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front pads 4mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front pads 4mm

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,534 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Front Lower slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front pads 4mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front pads 4mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,514 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,967 miles

wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,844 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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 HOA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF04 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

AF04 HOA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AF04 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 HOA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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