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CA04 MKX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 119,832 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 119,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 105,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 96,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit,has slight scuff marks on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre has small crack on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre has slight scuff marks on outer sidewall

slight play in steering damper bush

slight weep from both front swivel hubs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,289 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s and n/s rear lamp guards damaged

steering damper bush worn

Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,069 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,069 miles

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

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

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 MKX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA04 MKX registered?

CA04 MKX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is CA04 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 MKX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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