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AV04 FXX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,826 mi
Last recorded23,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 23,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 23,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,206 miles

Headlamps slightly dim.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 21,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 21,226 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 20,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 19,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 95,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 5,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 4,347 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 FXX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

AV04 FXX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AV04 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 FXX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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