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AJ54 EES

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,463 mi
Last recorded131,463 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 131,463 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer axle seals leaking n/s and o/s

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 1 May 2026 131,461 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer axle seals leaking n/s and o/s

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,342 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle seals leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 1 Mar 2025 131,340 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle seals leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 24 Feb 2024 131,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front light leaking on axle seals n/s and o/s

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers and rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle swivel joints leaking n/s and o/s

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))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 130,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,046 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight leak from swivel joints

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 130,044 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front slight leak from swivel joints

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,181 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,122 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,750 miles

Advise condition of offside front door latch and striker.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 110,750 miles

Advise condition of offside front door latch and striker.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,995 miles

Advise tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around n/s/f swivel

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,180 miles

Ns sphere seal damp

Screw in nsr tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,230 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,648 miles

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

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

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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AJ54 EES is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ54 EES, 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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AJ54 EES is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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