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CA04 MHY

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 52,617 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 52,617 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 52,347 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 52,167 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,010 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 52,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,063 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,839 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 176,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,834 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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CA04 MHY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CA04 MHY, 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 CA04 MHY registered?

CA04 MHY is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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