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AF04 XVB

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 63,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,502 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,377 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,644 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 XVB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB?

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What year was AF04 XVB registered?

AF04 XVB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AF04 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XVB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF04 XVB have outstanding finance?

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