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CJ04 NEU

2004 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,417 mi
Last recorded121,417 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 121,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox residue oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 119,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 116,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror is slightly loose but secure and view is ok

oil level is to high

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,081 miles

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 4 Oct 2010 40,926 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,152 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear seat belts not tested ,seats in stowed position

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,033 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 NEU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJ04 NEU, 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

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What year was CJ04 NEU registered?

CJ04 NEU is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is CJ04 NEU safe to buy?

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