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2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,175 mi
Last recorded98,175 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 SFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 98,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,267 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front too rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,128 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,425 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 89,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,678 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

advise offside rear shock absorber bush slight movement

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,724 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,724 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,579 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,632 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

slight fraying at front seatbelts

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,265 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Engine leaking oil

Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,265 miles

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 19 Jun 2008 245,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,739 miles

slight play in steering damper, o/s bush

slight seepage from both front hub seals

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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700 SFX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 700 SFX, 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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700 SFX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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