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A1 TDD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,047 mi
Last recorded196,047 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 196,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight leak from half shaft seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 189,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 182,026 miles

Nearside Front outer axle seal slightly leaking

Offside Front outer axle seal slightly leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 173,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub axle

Nearside Rear half shaft

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

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub axle

Fail 18 Aug 2022 173,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub axle

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

Nearside Rear half shaft

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

Offside Rear slight oil leak from hub axle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 127,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,132 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 94,171 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,943 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,021 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,191 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 413,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,633 miles

slight fluid leak, n/s front axle seal

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,892 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 TDD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TDD, 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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A1 TDD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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