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DE04 WFP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,143 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 79,143 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

muddy and wet around chassis

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,986 miles

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

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

could not inspect nsf seat belt as chiled seat fitted

drivers seat damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

could not inspect nsf seat belt as chiled seat fitted

drivers seat damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 62,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,798 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 WFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

DE04 WFP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is DE04 WFP safe to buy?

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