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AY04 SJX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,882 mi
Last recorded92,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 92,882 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 92,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 91,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,301 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle on chassis leg half way (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 86,377 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,575 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides , top and bottom bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,814 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides both top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,516 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 60,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,427 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,668 miles

All tyres perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,668 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 48,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,588 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,827 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 24,190 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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AY04 SJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AY04 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

AY04 SJX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 SJX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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