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AW04 KVX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,594 mi
Last recorded161,594 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 KVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 161,594 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front offside and nearside swivel hub oil seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush of shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember of chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 160,238 miles

Front offside and nearside swivel housing oil seals leaking

Rear chassis crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 158,601 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass Brocken

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

both front swivels slight leaking of oil

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 157,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 154,531 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member has corrosion and several plates welded on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear central body mount corroded (side to side)

Fail 3 Jan 2020 151,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear central body mount corroded (side to side)

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 145,705 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,729 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,365 miles

Both front steering swivel joints leaking.

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

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 23 Jul 2014 91,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front steering swivel joints leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light disconnected

light perishing on rear tyres

n/s/r seatbelt slow retracting

rear diff mount ball joint has slight play

steering damper bush worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,857 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light perishing on rear tyres

n/s/r seatbelt slow retracting

rear diff mount ball joint has slight play

steering damper bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,807 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light disconnected

Fail 10 Aug 2012 69,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,905 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre split on sidewall

slight leak from front swivel joints

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,662 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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AW04 KVX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AW04 KVX, 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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What year was AW04 KVX registered?

AW04 KVX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AW04 KVX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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