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AM04 DNX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,892 mi
Last recorded122,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 122,892 miles

bulkhead corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2021 90,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,680 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 87,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,084 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2017 84,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light not working

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,055 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO SHOW CRACKS ON SIDEWALLS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,713 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning and greaseing

slight play in steering damper end bush

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,177 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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AM04 DNX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM04 DNX, 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 AM04 DNX registered?

AM04 DNX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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