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AK04 LNY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,084 mi
Last recorded120,084 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,084 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power stg BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,178 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,458 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component stg box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,448 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,747 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,162 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,322 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,322 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,485 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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AK04 LNY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AK04 LNY, 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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AK04 LNY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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