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AV54 EWN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 90,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 223,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 213,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 202,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 191,875 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak From Driveshaft Seals (Front Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 180,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 166,304 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 151,388 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,095 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,613 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides X4 (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,423 miles

both front cv joints weaping oil

rear diff pinion oil seal weaping oil

steering damper rubber bush is slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,222 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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AV54 EWN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV54 EWN, 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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AV54 EWN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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