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815 DON

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,221 mi
Last recorded150,221 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration815 DON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 150,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 150,221 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front steering drag link - nearside hub to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel feels very notchy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 144,695 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,837 miles

Offside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 125,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 120,349 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,349 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge pin broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle swivel leaking badly (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,739 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front, webbing slightly damaged by door catches (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,713 miles

Nearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease

Seat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,713 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from top hose bleed screw broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease

Seat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,664 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip and main beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 81,685 miles

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

various slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box

Fail 8 May 2017 81,685 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

various slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box

Pass 18 May 2016 76,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 76,055 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,831 miles

cover missing on n/s front seat belt stalk

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

baby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only

Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

baby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only

number plate light has only one bulb working

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,039 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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815 DON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 815 DON, 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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815 DON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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