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DC53 FGZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,793 mi
Last recorded131,793 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,316 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,284 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 128,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,764 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 124,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,549 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,549 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,394 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 114,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,047 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,199 miles

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from both front hubs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from both front hubs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,373 miles

near side swivel joint has slight dampness

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,373 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

near side swivel joint has slight dampness

Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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DC53 FGZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC53 FGZ, 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 DC53 FGZ registered?

DC53 FGZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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