CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU04 TXV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

63,275 mi
Last recorded63,275 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 63,275 miles

advised nsf seat is worn

advised scratch in screen

Fail 26 Nov 2025 63,038 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advised osf nsf seats worn

advised scratch in csreen

Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,659 miles

advised osf seat belt cover mising

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

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

advised nsf hub bearing

advised nsf swivell weaping

advised osf nsf seats worn

Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,659 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advised nsf hub bearing

advised nsf swivell weaping

advised osf nsf seats worn

advised osf seat belt cover mising

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,208 miles

advised front pads getting worn

advised hazard switch sticky

advised nsr tyre sidewall cracking

advised slight play steering joints fronts

advised steering box dampness

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,470 miles

advised bumper corroded osf

advised front hub seal weaping

advised nsr tyre cracking

advised slight weap steering box

advised steering arm rear arm gaitors perished

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,729 miles

advised front brake pipe slight corrosion

advised front pads getting low

advised front swivel leaking

advised hazard switch slight fault

advised osr bottom shock bush is worn

advised rear pads low

advised rear radius arm front bushes split

advised seat base parts missing

advised steering box slight leak

advised steering damper bush is worn

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,807 miles

Both front axle swivels have slight leaks

Drivers seat base cover and foam torn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension tie bar bush split

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

Offside Rear Suspension tie bar bush split

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering damper has a worn eye bush

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,807 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front axle swivels have slight leaks

Drivers seat base cover and foam torn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension tie bar bush split

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

Offside Rear Suspension tie bar bush split

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering damper has a worn eye bush

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front steering swivels leaking slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

front steering swivels leaking slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,918 miles

Offside Rear Lower bush worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front hub swivels leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,918 miles

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

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

front hub swivels leaking

Offside Rear Lower bush worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,676 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,676 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,877 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(rear end) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 51,798 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,980 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 45,772 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,430 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2012 47,430 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,648 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,777 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 21,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,206 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU04 TXV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 AU04 TXV, 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

How do I check the history of AU04 TXV?

You can check the full history of AU04 TXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU04 TXV registered?

AU04 TXV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is AU04 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 TXV shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU04 TXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU04 TXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.