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A11 DKG

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,591 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front floor.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front brake pipes corroded (X2) but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,563 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded but not considered exccessive at this time.

Nearside rear shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,232 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,775 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,828 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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A11 DKG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A11 DKG, 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 A11 DKG registered?

A11 DKG is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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