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DF04 AGY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

205,397 mi
Last recorded205,397 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 205,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 197,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 185,637 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 185,637 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 175,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 175,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 168,771 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 168,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both front bushes (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both front bushes (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint in pitman arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 161,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 155,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,221 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 137,154 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 137,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,983 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,613 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 122,612 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracks appering

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,195 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,417 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,817 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AGY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DF04 AGY, 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 AGY registered?

DF04 AGY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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