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1923 MM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1923 MM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 65,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 64,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,630 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 62,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,709 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,674 miles

all tyres side walls cracked and poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,632 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres side walls cracked and poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,017 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,017 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,999 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,999 miles

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

all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2014 526,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front+rear tyres small cracks on side walls

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,819 miles

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

front+rear tyres side wall cracks

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,703 miles

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

slight cracks in outer sidewalls of front and rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,654 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,654 miles

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

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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1923 MM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 1923 MM, 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 1923 MM registered?

1923 MM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is 1923 MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1923 MM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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