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AP53 MSY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member is slightly corroded around manufacturing hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 129,131 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the ball joint cover on the top of the rear axle has deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member is slightly corroded around manufacturing hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly damaged/deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 126,553 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,482 miles

front and rear plate very slight damage

nsr tyre around 2.8mm

osr bump stop missing

Fail 12 Dec 2022 120,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover on top of rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates are slightly deteriorated/damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres are approx.3mm the limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

nsr tyre around 2.8mm

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,286 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,586 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 104,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,138 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

all four tyres starting to perish wiper blades dont self park

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,133 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

all four tyres starting to perish wiper blades dont self park

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure inner brake pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,929 miles

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

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,973 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,806 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 41,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,381 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 25,381 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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AP53 MSY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP53 MSY, 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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AP53 MSY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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