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AJ04 XOH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,994 mi
Last recorded91,994 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 91,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,079 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,323 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres project outside of bodywork

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,201 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,113 miles

Front number plate is slightly damaged. All tyres are slightly cracked and wearing slightly uneven.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,796 miles

front wiper blades are torn.

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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AJ04 XOH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AJ04 XOH, 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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AJ04 XOH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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