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A5 VLS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 69,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 69,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 68,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 68,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 67,401 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 65,349 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 65,342 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,717 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,863 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,883 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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A5 VLS 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 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 A5 VLS, 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

How do I check the history of A5 VLS?

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What year was A5 VLS registered?

A5 VLS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is A5 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VLS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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