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WP53 VYO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,455 mi
Last recorded112,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 VYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember and lower outer webbing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,172 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 111,172 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,688 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 104,887 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (inside corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,793 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2019 93,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop/Position lamp housing loose

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop/Position lamp housing cracked

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

Fail 29 Dec 2019 93,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop/Position lamp housing cracked

Offside Rear Stop/Position lamp housing loose

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,303 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 87,499 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 805,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,813 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,547 miles

Both tractor joint leaking slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,920 miles

Both N/S tyre sidewalls slightly scuffed

Slight play drag link and drop-arm ball-joints

Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Both swivels leaking

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil leak

Front discs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff seal leaking

Rear discs rusty and pitted

Spare tyre flat

Temp gauge and fuel gauge illumination inop

Tow electrics defective

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,063 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,474 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 45,474 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,696 miles

All four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,636 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,636 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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WP53 VYO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP53 VYO, 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 WP53 VYO registered?

WP53 VYO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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