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AU04 TZA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,962 mi
Last recorded116,962 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 116,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 116,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,182 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 116,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,264 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,108 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,108 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

NSR lower shock bushes worn

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

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

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

free play detected at steering wheel

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,674 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,674 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm 24mm (75mm is maximum) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 101,171 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm 24mm (75mm is maximum) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,935 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,935 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,484 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,499 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,860 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,860 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 64,595 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,879 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,878 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)

Pass 12 May 2010 55,127 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 55,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,652 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 TZA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AU04 TZA, 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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AU04 TZA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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