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CD03 RAM

2004 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD03 RAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 115,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 112,581 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,078 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,283 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,687 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,746 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 86,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,081 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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CD03 RAM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CD03 RAM, 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 CD03 RAM registered?

CD03 RAM is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CD03 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD03 RAM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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