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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration HT04XEM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 11 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,838 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,346 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,215 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,875 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024 22 Jun 202621 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,643 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,133 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust flange corroded
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust flange corroded
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,283 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,089 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,622 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls
- Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,987 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,508 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 22 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,691 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 22 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,008 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
14 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,294 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 22 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,541 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 22 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,337 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,800 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009 22 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,334 MI
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HT04XEM was registered on 2004-07-09
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