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AF54 YNY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,853 mi
Last recorded51,853 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 51,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,225 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all exhaust flanges very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,972 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front spheres weaping oil.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,623 miles

All suspension, springs and chassis dry and rusty.

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All suspension, springs and chassis dry and rusty.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s swivel joints leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,427 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s swivel joints leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping grease

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint weeping grease

chassis dry and rusty in places

Fail 5 Oct 2017 49,939 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel in fixing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping grease

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint weeping grease

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

chassis dry and rusty in places

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,534 miles

Nearside Front steering sphere weaping

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering sphere weaping.

Rear cross member, getting weak in places.

all underbody, dry and rusty.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking at caliper. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front steering sphere weaping

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering sphere weaping.

Rear cross member, getting weak in places.

all underbody, dry and rusty.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,194 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe getting poor on the ends

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,910 miles

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

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

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

steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,293 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,490 miles

The steering system damper has slight movement in the damper

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,084 miles

Steering damper mounts have slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,110 miles

steering damper play in rubber bush

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 YNY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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