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1963 IW

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,381 mi
Last recorded203,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1963 IW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 203,381 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers floor / (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door step

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door step

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 199,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 194,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 191,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust joint corroded on flange's (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 185,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear system corroded on joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 185,142 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear system corroded on joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 174,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 167,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 167,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 159,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 159,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 144,758 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 144,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 137,295 miles

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,966 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2014 122,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,095 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s front hub assemblys leaking oil

Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,699 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,669 miles

rear o/s shockabsorber bushes slightly worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s cross bar arm track rod ends showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhuast mounting brackets corroded but not to excess

front niumber plate slightly cracked

o/s front hub assembly slightly leaking oil

o/s rear track rod end slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,665 miles

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

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

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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1963 IW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 1963 IW, 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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1963 IW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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