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AL04 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,218 mi
Last recorded86,218 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,139 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 781,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 74,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hose ferrules heavily underseal covered when presented (1.1.11 (c))

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,857 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,090 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 46,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,778 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,751 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,269 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AL04 MUD 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 AL04 MUD, 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 AL04 MUD registered?

AL04 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AL04 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 MUD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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