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AP04 GRF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,696 mi
Last recorded167,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 167,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 164,664 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 164,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,122 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 162,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 159,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 155,709 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear seat mounting crossmember excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 152,396 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,107 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 139,104 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,028 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,097 miles

corrosion to underside of rear valance

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,418 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,398 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 101,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,412 miles

Oil leak

front hubs are leaking

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre waring on inner shoulder

o/s/r reflector is slightly damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,515 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,515 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 72,540 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,540 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 GRF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AP04 GRF, 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 AP04 GRF registered?

AP04 GRF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is AP04 GRF safe to buy?

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