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AU54 ZWV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,159 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,709 miles

Nearside Front slight seepage of fluid from axle swivel joint seal

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear slight play in both shock absorber lower bushes

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box ( dust cover also has slight damage) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight seepage of fluid from axle swivel joint seal

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear slight play in both shock absorber lower bushes

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box ( dust cover also has slight damage) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,929 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,494 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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AU54 ZWV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AU54 ZWV, 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

How do I check the history of AU54 ZWV?

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What year was AU54 ZWV registered?

AU54 ZWV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is AU54 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 ZWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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