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AV54 EXL

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,410 mi
Last recorded21,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,410 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side steps heavily corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2023 21,246 miles

Nearside wheel binding

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 21,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Fail 25 Aug 2020 19,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front wheel binding

Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,887 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,887 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 162,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 155,850 miles

offside front swivel hub has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 13,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 12,328 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 12,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 11,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,533 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 EXL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXL, 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 AV54 EXL registered?

AV54 EXL is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AV54 EXL safe to buy?

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