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AV04 FWN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,232 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,511 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,226 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,586 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,183 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,081 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,677 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 FWN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWN, 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 AV04 FWN registered?

AV04 FWN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is AV04 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 FWN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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