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AV54 ZHC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,627 mi
Last recorded168,627 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ZHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 168,627 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 168,621 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 167,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 167,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 165,941 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,147 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion body cross member

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion body cross member

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 158,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion body cross member

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 153,122 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,474 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 147,474 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f swivel joint is damp

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,449 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f swivel joint is damp

Pass 24 Sep 2014 137,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 137,143 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 131,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 127,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,920 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,357 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,080 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,101 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 ZHC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 AV54 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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