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DE04 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,176 mi
Last recorded61,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,077 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,860 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 60,851 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,399 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2023 60,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear arm between both front wheels slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf swivel seal slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 7,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE04 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MUD, 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

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What year was DE04 MUD registered?

DE04 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is DE04 MUD safe to buy?

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