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AA04 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,924 mi
Last recorded108,924 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,924 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 108,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,556 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 107,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop...rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 104,861 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 101,118 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 97,229 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 96,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 93,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 90,271 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,667 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,619 miles

Central Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 32,754 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 32,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,105 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,937 miles

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

N/s/f mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,921 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,599 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 347,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,996 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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AA04 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AA04 MUD, 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 AA04 MUD registered?

AA04 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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