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AS04 JAS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 JAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 167,047 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,382 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 146,220 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near the fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,537 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 127,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 126,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,018 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,999 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,824 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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AS04 JAS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AS04 JAS, 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 AS04 JAS registered?

AS04 JAS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is AS04 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS04 JAS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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