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C9 MUD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,906 mi
Last recorded240,906 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 240,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 240,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 238,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 236,731 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 235,755 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 235,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 234,578 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 233,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 231,349 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 227,649 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 220,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 220,941 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coolant bottle cap missing

coolant bottle empty

Pass 5 Dec 2014 211,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 211,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 203,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 197,081 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 190,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 182,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 173,105 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 163,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake imbalance. 12% (Limit 25%)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 163,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake imbalance. 12% (Limit 25%)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 158,512 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 158,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 152,262 miles

Front no plate starting to come adrift

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pedal rubbers deteriated

Slight play in steering ball joints

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

Wipers poor on clearing

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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C9 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C9 MUD, 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 C9 MUD registered?

C9 MUD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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