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372 DMJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,959 mi
Last recorded43,959 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration372 DMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,959 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Hub seal weeping oil

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle A frame ball joint dust cover perished / cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,953 miles

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

Rear Axle A frame ball joint dust cover perished/cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,569 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,172 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel joint weeping of oil

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,438 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,035 miles

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

near side front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 223,545 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 223,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,419 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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372 DMJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 372 DMJ, 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 372 DMJ registered?

372 DMJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is 372 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 372 DMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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