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AF54 YNW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

163,034 mi
Last recorded163,034 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 163,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper axle ball joint slight play

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 162,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper axle ball joint slight play

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 153,427 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive JUST O.K. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (JUST ACCEPTABLE). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST O.K. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 146,369 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (JUST ACCEPTABLE). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST O.K. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 135,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulls to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,671 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,098 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 115,094 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/r cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,544 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 107,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 90,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,318 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all others low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all others low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,878 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Handbrake warning lamp fault

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both wiper blades split on ends

Handbrake warning lamp fault

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,942 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,574 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 22,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,495 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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AF54 YNW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AF54 YNW, 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 AF54 YNW registered?

AF54 YNW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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