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CE04 DXZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 86,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,553 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,823 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,756 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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CE04 DXZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DXZ, 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

How do I check the history of CE04 DXZ?

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What year was CE04 DXZ registered?

CE04 DXZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is CE04 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 DXZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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