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23 NOV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,759 mi
Last recorded106,759 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 NOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,593 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 bushes where arm joins axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 bushes where arm joins axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,612 miles

light scratches to screen

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,612 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure really does need to be seen (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light scratches to screen

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened uj on prop shaft (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,862 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,242 miles

slight damage n/s door mirror

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,241 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in rear prop uj

Pass 28 May 2012 58,049 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 51,613 miles

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

damp around fuel tank

slight play in steering on road test

Fail 26 May 2011 51,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damp around fuel tank

slight play in steering on road test

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,936 miles

damp around fuel tank

Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around fuel tank

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,064 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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23 NOV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 23 NOV, 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 23 NOV registered?

23 NOV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is 23 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 NOV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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