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AU04 TYW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,929 mi
Last recorded168,929 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 168,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all (4) four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 166,023 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

REAR AXLE (A FRAME) BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 166,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

REAR AXLE (A FRAME) BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 160,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 160,385 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking somewhere (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,289 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 154,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,359 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 152,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 118,182 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,485 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,485 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,268 miles

N/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked

N/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked

O/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked

O/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked

tow bar ball not fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked

N/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked

O/S/F tyre wall slightly cracked

O/S/R tyre wall slightly cracked

front wiper blades split

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,321 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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AU04 TYW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

AU04 TYW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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