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AF04 XUL

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,583 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 56,583 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,140 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,332 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking oil.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,391 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 XUL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XUL, 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 AF04 XUL?

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What year was AF04 XUL registered?

AF04 XUL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AF04 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XUL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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