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AP04 GPK

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,786 mi
Last recorded178,786 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 173,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 167,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes both sides and pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 167,031 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes both sides and pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 156,412 miles

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

Rear Chassis cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2022 156,412 miles

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

Rear Chassis cross member showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,355 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,113 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre rear axle upper ball joint dust cover split

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre rear axle upper ball joint dust cover split

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

item bonded to screen outside zone A [max 40mm].

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,323 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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AP04 GPK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP04 GPK, 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 AP04 GPK registered?

AP04 GPK is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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