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AC51 FRY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,259 mi
Last recorded99,259 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 FRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,259 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,386 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,370 miles

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,968 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below rear side door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below rear side door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,628 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 80,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,003 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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AC51 FRY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AC51 FRY, 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 AC51 FRY registered?

AC51 FRY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AC51 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 FRY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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