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4500 WE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

53,666 mi
Last recorded53,666 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4500 WE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,666 miles

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

Offside rear side step bracket is excessively corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2026 53,633 miles

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

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

Offside rear side step bracket is excessively corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember and body (at the front of the inner wheel arch within 30 cm of a body mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,091 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 52,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower pin sheared off (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,127 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 49,157 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe drop arm insecure to stearing box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,219 miles

Offside Front seat belt slight frayed

Fail 25 Mar 2020 47,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slight frayed

Pass 7 May 2019 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 44,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,594 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,227 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,227 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,934 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,526 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 33,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 33,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,370 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 25,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,585 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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4500 WE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 4500 WE, 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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4500 WE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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