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AU04 TYH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,131 miles

unable to access condition of brake pipes as covered in a protective coating

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking front to back , towards rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to access condition of brake pipes as covered in a protective coating

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,390 miles

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

play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,626 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,380 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,882 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING

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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AU04 TYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU04 TYH, 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 AU04 TYH registered?

AU04 TYH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AU04 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 TYH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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