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DA04 JGU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,891 mi
Last recorded10,891 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 JGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 10,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 8,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,430 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 3,713 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,451 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,450 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 2,035 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 20,351 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 30,018 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 30,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,857 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,218 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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DA04 JGU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DA04 JGU, 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 DA04 JGU registered?

DA04 JGU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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