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AV04 FWL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 105,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 105,388 miles

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

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

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL

Fail 28 Sep 2024 105,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL

Pass 30 Sep 2023 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from nearside front swivel hub

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from nearside front swivel hub

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,688 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 916,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,083 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top mounting rubber deterioated

slight gearbox and engine oil leak

slight misting of oil around front and rear diffs

slight misting of oil around front axle swivle joints

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,238 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,411 miles

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

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

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 FWL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

AV04 FWL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is AV04 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 FWL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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