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DG04 GXM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,956 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,549 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 105,490 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,116 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 102,046 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,860 miles

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

both front hub seals leaking

rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,478 miles

Rear cross member corroded

both front hub seals seeping grease

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,138 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,684 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,684 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,389 miles

Front Front axle seals seeping oil

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play on limits! (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front axle seals seeping oil

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play on limits! (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,490 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal has slight seepage

Offside Front tyre approching limit

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,421 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F tyre has screw in tred

N/S/R tyre sidewalls slightly distorted

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disks corroded

Slight play in front propshaft u.j

Slight seepage from both front swivel hubs

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,421 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F tyre has screw in tred

N/S/R tyre sidewalls slightly distorted

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disks corroded

Slight play in front propshaft u.j

Slight seepage from both front swivel hubs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s front swivel housing deteriorated and has slight seepage

slight perishing on rear tyres

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,648 miles

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

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

o/s front swivel ball corroded and slight leak

o/s steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,038 miles

n/s/f tyre outerwall perrishing

o/s/f tyre has scew in inner edge of tred

o/s/r brake disk slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre outerwall perrishing

rear boot seats folded (belts not tested)

slight weep from o/s/f swivel hub

Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,038 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front driving lamp not working

n/s/f tyre outerwall perrishing

o/s/f tyre has scew in inner edge of tred

o/s/r brake disk slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre outerwall perrishing

rear boot seats folded (belts not tested)

slight weep from o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,164 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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DG04 GXM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DG04 GXM, 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 DG04 GXM registered?

DG04 GXM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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