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AX04 UNH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 195,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 194,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 192,618 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 192,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 190,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 188,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 188,217 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 184,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 184,817 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,939 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 177,939 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 173,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 173,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 162,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 162,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 151,902 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,057 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 131,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 118,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,141 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,390 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,509 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 UNH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX04 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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