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AJ54 HTV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger, nearing excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearing excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearing excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,186 miles

All body mounts slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering noisy in operation

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,006 miles

A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated and slightly split

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,848 miles

Both rear body mounts slightly corroded

Offside Front outer axle oil seal sweating.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 53,848 miles

Both rear body mounts slightly corroded

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

Offside Front outer axle oil seal sweating.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,682 miles

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

all tyre side walls poor condition and perished

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,366 miles

Nearside Rear shock slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing attachment (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,594 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,583 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,144 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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AJ54 HTV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ54 HTV, 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 AJ54 HTV registered?

AJ54 HTV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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