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C25 DEF

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil level over filled

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,883 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 107,874 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pad only connecting with 1/4 of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,702 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,810 miles

brake discs all round pitted

near side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,508 miles

front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 83,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 80,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,862 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 70,710 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,710 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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C25 DEF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C25 DEF, 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 C25 DEF registered?

C25 DEF is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is C25 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 DEF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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