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AX53 FPE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,037 mi
Last recorded146,037 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 146,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 146,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 146,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 144,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 141,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 136,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 129,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 126,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 117,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,247 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,247 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 107,785 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,548 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)

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

rear prop shaft front joint nuts loose needs attention please

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,409 miles

N/S/F MUDFLAP BROKEN / LOOSE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE NEEDED SOON

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,078 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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AX53 FPE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX53 FPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 FPE registered?

AX53 FPE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AX53 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 FPE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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