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CE04 ZGD

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,166 mi
Last recorded147,166 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,166 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,652 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chassis has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,857 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,179 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,178 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,615 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 133,615 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,009 miles

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 129,009 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 123,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 115,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 107,659 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/perished on inside wall

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2016 101,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 967,275 miles

front steel brake pipes covered with copper greas by presenter

Pass 15 May 2014 918,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 86,845 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 86,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 819,360 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 May 2012 819,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 May 2011 79,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 571,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 571,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,855 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 ZGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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