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AX54 HTA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,034 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering top arm joint has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,697 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,343 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,031 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 36,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AX54 HTA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX54 HTA, 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 AX54 HTA registered?

AX54 HTA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is AX54 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 HTA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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