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B619 DAV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

93,014 mi
Last recorded93,014 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB619 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,014 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 93,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,182 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,854 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 77,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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 9 Jan 2023 68,407 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 68,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,702 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 60,698 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,910 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,686 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,590 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 25,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 23,115 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,094 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 21,093 miles

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

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,315 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 19,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,567 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 17,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 15,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 14,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 113,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 113,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 9,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 6,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,567 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 5,367 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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B619 DAV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 B619 DAV, 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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B619 DAV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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