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CJ04 LKC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,660 miles

Both front swivel hubs weaping oil slightly.

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange in poor rusty condition & blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL springs in rusty condition. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 79,197 miles

Front both swivel hub seals leaking

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

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

washers poor

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,452 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,075 miles

Front both swivel hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 78,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both swivel hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,174 miles

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

all four tyres perished

both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,766 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 75,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 69,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,875 miles

Rear Inner brake disc surfaces corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,868 miles

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 59,767 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 59,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 55,610 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 55,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,431 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,851 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 45,275 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,927 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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CJ04 LKC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJ04 LKC, 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 CJ04 LKC registered?

CJ04 LKC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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