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CE04 ZFS

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 72,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,778 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,171 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,372 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,751 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,076 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,216 miles

nearside front swivel seal weeping

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 ZFS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS?

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What year was CE04 ZFS registered?

CE04 ZFS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is CE04 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 ZFS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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