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52 HD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 HD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,848 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,139 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,266 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,091 miles

nearside front hub leaking slightly

offside rear seat belt trapped

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,591 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering pivot sphere slightly weeping

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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52 HD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 52 HD, 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 52 HD registered?

52 HD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is 52 HD safe to buy?

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