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AV04 VUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 79,039 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,400 miles

underneath is extremely muddy and dirty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,276 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,344 miles

Engine cover and under guards fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,812 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,774 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

free play in offside rear halfshaft/flange

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound rough.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,057 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,053 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,452 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Some front rear pads appear worn down

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age and cuts

Offside wiper blade deteriated

Steering damper 0ffside bush slight wear

Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age and cuts

Offside wiper blade deteriated

Steering damper 0ffside bush slight wear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some room at offside damper bush

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,855 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General light brake drag

Some room at offside damper bush

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight room in offside bush in steering damper.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 35,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

slight room in offside bush in steering damper.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 15,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUD, 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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AV04 VUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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