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AO53 SXB

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 97,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,889 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 92,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,479 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Washers frozen

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Washers frozen

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,903 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,714 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door latch faulty

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,184 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 82,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,990 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,236 miles

offside rear anti roll bar link lose

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,371 miles

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

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,613 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,613 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 181,600 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 181,600 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO53 SXB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AO53 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 SXB registered?

AO53 SXB is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is AO53 SXB safe to buy?

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