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DC04 UMH

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 174,516 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 169,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 154,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 147,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 141,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 135,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 51,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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DC04 UMH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DC04 UMH, 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 DC04 UMH registered?

DC04 UMH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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