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CDZ 716

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 716
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 97,705 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 96,977 miles

ABS lamp on till driven

parking brake just holds on a gradient

Fail 18 Apr 2025 96,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ABS lamp on till driven

parking brake just holds on a gradient

Fail 1 Apr 2025 96,931 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm that comes off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,144 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 87,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,752 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,882 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,544 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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CDZ 716 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDZ 716, 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 CDZ 716 registered?

CDZ 716 is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is CDZ 716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 716 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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