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AX04 GEU

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,000 mi
Last recorded208,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 GEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 208,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 201,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 201,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe detached from silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Joint into differential. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded mid lower section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 193,984 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 185,972 miles

Nearside Front heel board corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 185,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front heel board corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 24 Jun 2022 178,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,892 miles

Steering Damper Bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2021 171,727 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering Damper Bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2020 157,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 145,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,703 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Fail 20 Jun 2018 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Pass 3 Jul 2017 127,845 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER RUBBERS (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER RUBBERS (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR OF WHEEL , male end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,094 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 88,094 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 83,891 miles

battery flat, had to slave start

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

slight leak nearside tractor joint and slight scoring

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,000 miles

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

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

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

handbrake near to having no reserve travel

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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AX04 GEU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX04 GEU, 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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AX04 GEU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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