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CE04 DZA

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 131,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 129,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 125,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 121,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,248 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight weep from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,858 miles

covers on engine bay underneath.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,317 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,567 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,997 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,555 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear U/J joint warn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,383 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,925 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,780 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 47,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,845 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,845 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,606 miles

offside and nearside wiper blade split on ends

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 DZA is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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