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AJ04 XPF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 63,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 62,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 59,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 54,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 51,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 48,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,076 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,699 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 23,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 23,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,711 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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AJ04 XPF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XPF, 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 AJ04 XPF registered?

AJ04 XPF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is AJ04 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 XPF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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