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A4 VHT

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,064 mi
Last recorded174,064 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 174,064 miles

Offside Rear Rubber bump stop missing.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 174,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rubber bump stop insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2025 174,058 miles

Nearside Lower Body component insecure Access step corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid mist coming from pedal area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rubber bump stop insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2024 172,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2024 172,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in lower part of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 172,361 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 170,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 167,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 167,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 158,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2018 158,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 146,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,692 miles

all 4 tres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,610 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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A4 VHT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 VHT, 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 A4 VHT registered?

A4 VHT is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is A4 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VHT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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