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AU04 XDY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 67,017 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 64,219 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 64,199 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 61,352 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross chassis in places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear step loose

Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 55,404 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 55,376 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,103 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,392 miles

slight free play in front steering and suspension

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear lower shock absorber bushes deteraited

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,989 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,850 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,088 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,528 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 XDY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

AU04 XDY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2004.

Is AU04 XDY safe to buy?

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