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D2 SGH

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 163,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,769 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,259 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 141,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective chassis cracked ()

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers clasp incomplete (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/f hub housing leaking oil

slight oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2019 124,980 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective chassis cracked ()

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers clasp incomplete (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

o/s/f hub housing leaking oil

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,757 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

front brake pad securing pins worn

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear bumpstops missing

front brake pad securing pins worn

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,119 miles

both rear bump stops missing

drivers seat belt clasp incomplete

front suspension bushes have slight play

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,089 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

front suspension bushes have slight play

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,573 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 72,410 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,003 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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D2 SGH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D2 SGH, 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 D2 SGH registered?

D2 SGH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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