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DA54 OKC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,399 mi
Last recorded168,399 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 168,399 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 163,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 155,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 150,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,174 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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DA54 OKC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA54 OKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA54 OKC?

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What year was DA54 OKC registered?

DA54 OKC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is DA54 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 OKC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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