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AJ53 YBK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,674 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,882 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 YBK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

AJ53 YBK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AJ53 YBK safe to buy?

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