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CE04 DXP

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,687 mi
Last recorded154,687 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 154,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 152,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 150,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,387 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 140,079 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 129,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 122,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch pad missing

reg lamp bulb

Fail 3 May 2018 122,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch pad missing

reg lamp bulb

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,141 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,621 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,556 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,819 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,422 miles

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

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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CE04 DXP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 CE04 DXP, 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 CE04 DXP registered?

CE04 DXP is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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