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DE04 DWF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,281 mi
Last recorded27,281 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,537 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 25,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,184 miles

n/s rear seat belt buccle missing not required for mot

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,966 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 14,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,925 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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DE04 DWF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE04 DWF, 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 DE04 DWF registered?

DE04 DWF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is DE04 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 DWF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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