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AV04 EXN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

207,928 mi
Last recorded207,928 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 207,928 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 198,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 194,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 187,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 179,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 169,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 164,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 157,719 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 157,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 141,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,662 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 115,123 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,683 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 101,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear axle tie arms front bushes need tightening

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,092 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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AV04 EXN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV04 EXN, 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 AV04 EXN registered?

AV04 EXN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is AV04 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 EXN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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