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AY04 RKN

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak hub oil seal ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,739 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 109,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,696 miles

all tyres are deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe is corroding

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,696 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres are deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe is corroding

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,378 miles

slight play in steering

transfer box has play

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

rear tyres are stepped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,462 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate loose

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm tread depth

stonechip in offside headlight

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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AY04 RKN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AY04 RKN, 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 AY04 RKN registered?

AY04 RKN is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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