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C4 PER

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 60,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti tramp frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear and both front hub oil seals leaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel long

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,484 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf/nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front service brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front hub oil seals weaping

front brake pads low

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 59,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached side step badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf/nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front hub oil seals weaping

front brake pads low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 59,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 58,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,314 miles

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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C4 PER is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C4 PER, 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 C4 PER registered?

C4 PER is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is C4 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 PER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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