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DFZ 110

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,829 mi
Last recorded162,829 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 110
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,829 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 158,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 155,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 152,409 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 140,773 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,310 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Axle joint ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 121,325 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Wheel is pulled in at the rear when the service brake is pressed. Movement is in the hub / bearing. (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,889 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 95,888 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,318 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,317 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both track rod ends on n/s front worn

stearing damper bush worn

Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

both track rod ends on n/s front worn

stearing damper bush worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,962 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 34,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DFZ 110 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DFZ 110, 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 DFZ 110 registered?

DFZ 110 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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