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DF04 ADF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ADF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,214 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,808 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 60,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,802 miles

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

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

oil leak and fuel leak

Pass 9 May 2022 55,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,752 miles

Front both front suspension swivels have light misting of oil

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,221 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 46,214 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating bothrear variable (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 45,884 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres close to limits all 4 tyres have cracking to inner side walls and in treads

Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,192 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased unable to see condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,821 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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DF04 ADF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF04 ADF, 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 DF04 ADF registered?

DF04 ADF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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