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AF54 YPJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

203,609 mi
Last recorded203,609 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 203,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 197,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 191,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 182,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 175,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 174,020 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly damp (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 168,797 miles

screen chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,437 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 143,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,614 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 125,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 107,231 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 25 Jul 2014 107,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front pinion leaking

nsr mudflap torn

tow bar bolts loose

Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front pinion leaking

nsr mudflap torn

tow bar bolts loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,738 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 YPJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF54 YPJ, 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

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What year was AF54 YPJ registered?

AF54 YPJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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