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AW04 CRZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 CRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,926 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in all ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,227 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,131 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,731 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,157 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,397 miles

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

brake fluid level low

oil leaking through transfer box output seal, dripping out of handbrake drum,

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,780 miles

centre brake drum contaminated by oil

Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre brake drum contaminated by oil

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,351 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear discs corroded/pitting!!

rear pads wearing low..

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 37,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 27,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,302 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AW04 CRZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AW04 CRZ, 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 AW04 CRZ registered?

AW04 CRZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is AW04 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 CRZ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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