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DG04 GYY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,642 miles

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

coolant level low

screen washer fluid low

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 13 May 2024 56,014 miles

Offside Front very slight play ,steering damper bush. but ok

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 50,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp switch defective

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 46,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 44,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,183 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged 7 pin plug socket secure but only temporary fixing (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,866 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,161 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,719 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff (new)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,657 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and scored rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,273 miles

rust on rear u/j

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 GYY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

DG04 GYY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is DG04 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 GYY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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