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A20 FJS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,184 mi
Last recorded19,184 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 19,184 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front FRONT CROSS MEMBER (NOT STRUCTURAL) CORRODED TO EXCESS.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CROSS MEMBER. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 18,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 18,848 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 18,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to split in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,387 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 18,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,993 miles

both front suspension hub sheres weeping

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 17,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 17,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 17,142 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 17,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,807 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,323 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,323 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf Tyre Cracked & Perished

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

Oil leak

Osr Tyre Cracked & Perished

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 15,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brake pads poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,128 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 15,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,488 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f chrome ball seals leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2008 13,488 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f chrome ball seals leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,777 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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A20 FJS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A20 FJS, 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 A20 FJS registered?

A20 FJS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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