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B5 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 125,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,863 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,579 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,786 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,750 miles

small crack in offside headlamp lens

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Small crack in offside headlamp lens and water getting in fogging lens

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,998 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,325 miles

FRONT No PLATE DETERIOATING

FRONT TYRES WORN

LIFT IN N/S/F DRAG LINK END BALL JOINT

LIFT IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FLUFF & FRAY

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS - LOWER BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,869 miles

FRONT SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FLUFF & FRAY

O/S & N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

O/S/FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT !!

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,704 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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B5 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B5 MUD, 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 B5 MUD registered?

B5 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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