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2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,203 mi
Last recorded85,203 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 WH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 85,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,795 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 82,795 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,989 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower part of bumper/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 54,580 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,865 miles

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

Both side steps heavily corroded (nearside allmost broken)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,013 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,472 miles

Steering idler arm has been fitted incorrectly and resulting in wear at balljoint and nearside track rod end

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,093 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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100 WH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 100 WH, 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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100 WH is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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