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AO04 TAV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 132,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,962 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust box/ rear section corroded at joint getting thin

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle joints slight leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,591 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight cracks outer side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight cracks outer side walls

Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,971 miles

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

slight leak front suspension joints

Fail 26 Jun 2013 739,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight leak front suspension joints

Pass 31 May 2012 67,382 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,162 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2010 53,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TAV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO04 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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