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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration AV04FWL
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,388 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,357 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight leak from nearside front swivel hub
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,357 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight leak from nearside front swivel hub
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,014 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023 17 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,617 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022 17 Jun 202622 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,066 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020 17 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,391 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 17 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,270 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018 17 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,801 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,688 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
9 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,719 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 17 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 916,862 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,856 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 17 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,083 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 17 Jun 20264 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,238 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 17 Jun 202613 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,217 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 17 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,411 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AV04FWL was registered on 2004-07-09
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