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DF04 UHU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 UHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,607 miles

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

tow bar mountings rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,717 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 95,712 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,958 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,952 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ladder frame in front of rear number plate

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ladder frame in front of rear number plate

Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 55,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,338 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,528 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 UHU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

DF04 UHU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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