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D5 JWC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 JWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 131,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,839 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end nut loose - tightened nut & refitted split pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,811 miles

all chassis and centre x members are heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 687,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,359 miles

n/s/f steering sphere slighty damp,

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,220 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 321,435 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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D5 JWC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D5 JWC, 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 D5 JWC registered?

D5 JWC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is D5 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 JWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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