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AO04 SYV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

239,323 mi
Last recorded239,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 239,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 236,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 230,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 230,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front axle hubs leaking grease

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

Offside Front Door check strap faulty

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 223,051 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint/housing has slight play

Offside Front Axle swivel joint/housing has slight play

Pass 19 May 2022 216,274 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 216,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 207,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 207,340 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 196,129 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 196,129 miles

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 179,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 147,086 miles

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 119,373 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front chrome ball seeping.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,459 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

NSR & OSR trailing arm bushes starting to crack.

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

OSR lower shock absorber bushes have play.

Rear chassis crossmember starting to corrode next to tow bar mount.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,481 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2011 105,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering box bottom seal weeping oil out

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,463 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,444 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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AO04 SYV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AO04 SYV, 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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AO04 SYV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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