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A1 MJM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,879 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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A1 MJM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A1 MJM, 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 A1 MJM registered?

A1 MJM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is A1 MJM safe to buy?

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