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DC04 URJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,272 mi
Last recorded159,272 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 URJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 159,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 158,454 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering damper bush play

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,673 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 141,290 miles

O/S/F TYRE AND N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure RUBBERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

COOLANT LEAK TOP HOSE

O/S/F TYRE AND N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

STEERING DAMPER BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,236 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 109,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front trailing arm bushes

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,716 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,706 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,295 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,295 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 URJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

DC04 URJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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