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AJ53 WWF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,058 mi
Last recorded90,058 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 90,058 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 88,384 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 88,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat not present at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 79,555 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,398 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slightly ()

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,216 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slightly ()

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,203 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible diesil leak unable to establish ?

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,813 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 53,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,244 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,190 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,058 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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AJ53 WWF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AJ53 WWF, 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 AJ53 WWF registered?

AJ53 WWF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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