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A2 JCM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,525 mi
Last recorded121,525 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,525 miles

Body out riggers are corroded

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Chips in windscreen

Roughness in off side rear wheel bearing

Strong advise , both front tyres are worn to limits and are in poor condition

Surface corrosion to brake lines

Surface corrosion to lower section of bulkhead

Fail 26 Jan 2026 121,514 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Body outriggers are corroding

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Chip in windscreen

Strong advise: Both front tyres are worn to limits and are cracked/ perished

Surface corrosion to brake lines

Surface corrosion to underside and bulk head

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front swivel joint slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,819 miles

chip in windsceen

exhaust corroding

oil leak

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside

wear in off side front lower swivel bearing

wear in off side front lower swivel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2023 114,811 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,926 miles

near side rear seat belt in poor condition

off side and near side rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn to limits

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,844 miles

front registration plate damaged

off side and near side rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,642 miles

Nearside Front steering ball joint worn

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

chip in windscreen out side of swept area

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,795 miles

dampness around osf hub

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,195 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING UJ'S

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,127 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

side walls are cracking badly on all four tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,210 miles

NSF and OSF wiper blades are split but do still clear the screen

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,210 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NSF and OSF wiper blades are split but do still clear the screen

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,331 miles

O/S/F fog light lense is cracked

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are slightly worn

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are cracking 235/85/R16E

rear tyres are cracking on the sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal non-slip covering is slightly worn.

Child's seat fitted (badly) to nearside front

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal non-slip covering is slightly worn.

Child's seat fitted (badly) to nearside front

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 12,904 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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A2 JCM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A2 JCM, 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 A2 JCM registered?

A2 JCM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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