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AX04 GEY

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,343 mi
Last recorded189,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 189,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 188,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 185,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 181,527 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 181,527 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 175,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 163,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 142,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 132,773 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 124,965 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer front tyre wall cut

Pass 6 Nov 2009 116,593 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 116,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 93,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,686 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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AX04 GEY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GEY, 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 AX04 GEY registered?

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

Is AX04 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 GEY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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