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A3 JPP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,358 mi
Last recorded133,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 133,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 124,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,851 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 98,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,191 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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A3 JPP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A3 JPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 JPP registered?

A3 JPP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is A3 JPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JPP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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