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AL51 DOM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,868 mi
Last recorded103,868 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 DOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Connection to flexible hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,573 miles

Front Steering damper bush worn

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,567 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.93m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering damper bush worn

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,904 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,034 miles

both front hubs starting to leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,916 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front hub oil seals missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,009 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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AL51 DOM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AL51 DOM, 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 AL51 DOM registered?

AL51 DOM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AL51 DOM safe to buy?

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