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50 RXE

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 RXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 90,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 89,523 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 89,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 88,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 88,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,790 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 87,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,038 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 87,038 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,582 miles

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

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

small oil leaks on front and rear axles

Fail 14 Jan 2020 86,582 miles

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

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

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

small oil leaks on front and rear axles

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,241 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 74,430 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,341 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,677 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,677 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,390 miles

o/s/f tractor joint seal leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2009 60,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,142 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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50 RXE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 50 RXE, 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 50 RXE registered?

50 RXE is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is 50 RXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 RXE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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