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AU04 XDF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Steering damper offside mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,543 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,791 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 XDF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDF, 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

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What year was AU04 XDF registered?

AU04 XDF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 XDF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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