CarVerify

Free Car Check

88 DOJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration88 DOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,909 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivel housings leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 115,891 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,884 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exh leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & body heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at central box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Broken. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at central box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft. Rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 113,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft. Rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,858 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,668 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 108,668 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,060 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 98,118 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,838 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff oil leak front

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,112 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,891 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,707 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,008 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

88 DOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 88 DOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 88 DOJ?

You can check the full history of 88 DOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 88 DOJ registered?

88 DOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is 88 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 DOJ shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 88 DOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 88 DOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.