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AP04 CNZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 CNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 130,168 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 128,722 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offiside centre body mount slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens cracked

nearside centre body mount slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2025 128,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Body mounts corroded both sides

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,316 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,899 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,586 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,802 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,314 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,059 miles

Grease leaking from front hub seals

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Grease leaking from front hub seals

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 62,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 38,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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AP04 CNZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AP04 CNZ, 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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AP04 CNZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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