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DF04 JBF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

223,222 mi
Last recorded223,222 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 223,222 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 223,221 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in nearside chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 222,598 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 222,598 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 220,388 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 215,804 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged o/s seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 215,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high o/s headlight aim high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged o/s seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 204,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 204,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 191,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 181,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage o/s/f seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,163 miles

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

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

Nearside swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 154,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 143,864 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 143,864 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 131,886 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 131,886 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 118,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 108,891 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 108,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 93,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 93,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,159 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,559 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,559 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,636 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 JBF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JBF, 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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DF04 JBF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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