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B18 MSD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

214,151 mi
Last recorded214,151 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 214,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 209,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 209,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp outer cover missing and unable to operate due to aftermarket seat base (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 201,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 190,365 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Steering damper has worn bush

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm locking pin missing, nyloc nut fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 190,365 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Steering damper has worn bush

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repeaters partially obscured by aluminium channel (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering drop arm locking pin missing, nyloc nut fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 177,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 171,934 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,313 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 161,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 153,607 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,132 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement onto axle x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall,not down to cords

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on tread area,not down to cords

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement onto axle x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted in n/s rear seat belt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 130,246 miles

Front diff weaping

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,145 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,113 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,517 miles

rear shock upper bushes worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,252 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,619 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake warning light on.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,614 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake warning light on.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,447 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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B18 MSD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B18 MSD, 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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B18 MSD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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