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11 VDP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,554 mi
Last recorded176,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 VDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 176,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 164,043 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 164,019 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 152,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 142,709 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 125,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 108,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,403 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,680 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,680 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 408,780 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,973 miles

both front hub seals weaping

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,929 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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11 VDP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 11 VDP, 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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11 VDP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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