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AV54 UDN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,782 mi
Last recorded180,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 180,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 180,473 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 179,639 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 179,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 178,416 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 176,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 176,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 172,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

REAR FOGLAMP REQUIRES ATTRENTION

Fail 11 Dec 2017 172,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 169,074 miles

Slight engine oil leck

Steering box has a slight oil leak very slight (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 161,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 156,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 145,361 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear propshaft rear universal joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,928 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 122,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 122,662 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 115,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,088 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 UDN 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 85%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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