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CJ04 NZC

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

136,400 mi
Last recorded136,400 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 136,400 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 136,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,916 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unladen weight unknown at tyhe time of test.

Fail 10 Mar 2025 134,916 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Unladen weight unknown at tyhe time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 133,164 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 130,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 130,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,087 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 128,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,672 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,672 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm Balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,888 miles

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2020 117,888 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,301 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,300 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,682 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,682 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,666 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,585 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,495 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 30,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,342 miles

FRONT SWIVEL HUBS SLIGHT OIL LEAK,REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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 NZC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

CJ04 NZC is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is CJ04 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ04 NZC shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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