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AU04 TZR

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 160,592 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FRONT HUBS SLIGHT LEAK

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,720 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear top axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on towbar

Fail 1 Aug 2024 151,720 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear top axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rust on towbar

Pass 13 Apr 2023 151,444 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,189 miles

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Fail 25 Jan 2022 147,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,521 miles

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

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

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

rear axle housing very corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 138,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle housing very corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 132,963 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,226 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,175 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,175 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,858 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 TZR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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