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AK04 YDE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Section of sub frame showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Section of sub frame showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,003 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 70,003 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,413 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,944 miles

fuel filter damp / not dripping

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,419 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,439 miles

all tyres perishing between tread

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to seat belts

stone chips to screen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,922 miles

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

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

slight damage to both seat belts

various cuts to all tyre treads

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,462 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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AK04 YDE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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